๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-16

Finding Emotional Empowerment and Lifelong Strength (NCT07378254)

Co-Producing a Trauma and Substance Use Mental Health Literacy Intervention

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will build a partnership with a Community Advisory Board to co-produce, and then pilot test, a theory-guided mental health literacy intervention focused on trauma and substance use. Participants will take part in educational group sessions for 12 weeks and complete assessments at baseline and two follow-up time points (mid-intervention and post-intervention). Intervention participants will be randomly invited to post-study focus groups to gather feedback on their experiences in the program.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies โ€” Piscataway, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years to 35 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Finding Emotional Empowerment and Lifelong Strength (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies โ€” Piscataway, New Jersey

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (848) 209-1032

Email: alexandria.bauer@rutgers.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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