Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Young people aged 12 to 18 years old at the time of enrollment
- People who are currently detained at San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Juvenile Hall in California, with an expected stay of at least 8 weeks when the trial begins
- People with a documented history of, or who are considered at risk for, a mental health condition (such as depression, anxiety, or stress) or a substance use disorder
- People with a basic understanding of English (accommodations for limited reading ability are available)
- People whose parent, guardian, or legally authorised representative provides consent, and who themselves agree to take part
- People who are willing to take part in the Heal intervention, journaling activities, and questionnaires
- People who are selected through a fair process involving facility behavioural health staff, based only on the stated criteria
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are not between the ages of 12 and 18, or who are not currently detained at SLO County Juvenile Hall
- People whose expected detention is less than 8 weeks at the start of the trial
- People who onsite staff determine cannot safely participate due to medical or psychiatric reasons
- People who are unable to give their own agreement to participate, or whose parent, guardian, or legally authorised representative does not provide consent
- People whose consent process would require more time than the research design allows (confirm with trial site)
- People who cannot understand basic English, even with literacy support
- People who are unwilling to take part in the intervention, journaling, or questionnaires
- People who are currently pregnant, or who become pregnant during the study — individuals in this situation would be withdrawn from the trial due to potential unknown risks related to the device (which involves sound, vibration, or lighting)
- People whose participation may be influenced by coercion, such as enrollment being connected to privileges or probation outcomes
- People with severe cognitive or behavioural difficulties that would prevent safe or meaningful participation
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Nishat Bhuiyan, PhD
Phone: 408-230-9070
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in Emotional Regulation
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.