RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Hybrid Type 1 Randomized Pilot Trial of a Peer-led Family and Social Strengthening Group Intervention for Refugee Families

Leveraging Implementation Science and Design Methods to Sustain Community-based Mental Health Services for Refugees

About This Trial

The proposed study draws on prior research to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and explore preliminary effectiveness of Coffee and Family Education and Support, Version (CAFES2) using a pilot randomized type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design. CAFES2 is a peer-led family and social strengthening multiple family group intervention that is designed to respond to multi-level needs of refugee families. Results of the trial will contribute to the emerging evidence base on family-based mental health interventions for refugee and newcomer communities. The trial will also generate new insights regarding implementation strategies needed to promote successful delivery of services by peer providers and the unique role of human-centered design practices for adaptation of mental health and psychosocial interventions.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

To participate in the study, the families must meet the following criteria: 1. Country of origin: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Yemen 2. refugee family living in Chicago \< three years 3. Contains at least one adult caregiver (18-55) and at least one of their children (age 12 and older) living in one household 4. One family member with \> 3 on the GHQ-12 5. able to give written willing to sign a consent form. Exclusion criteria for refugee families: 1. Not from one of the following Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen 2. men and women who do not have least one child aged 12 years and older living in one household 3. arrived in the U.S as a refugee greater than 3 years ago 4. persons with developmental disabilities which would preclude their participation in the adapted CAFES intervention 5. persons with severe mental health (e.g., suicidality psychotic disorder), active substance use or current in family crisis (e.g., domestic violence, divorce proceedings). Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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To participate in the study, the families must meet the following criteria: 1. Country of origin: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Yemen 2. refugee family living in Chicago \< three years 3. Contains at least one adult caregiver (18-55) and at least one of their children (age 12 and older) living in one household 4. One family member with \> 3 on the GHQ-12 5. able to give written informed consent. Exclusion criteria for refugee families: 1. Not from one of the following Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East: Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen 2. men and women who do not have least one child aged 12 years and older living in one household 3. arrived in the U.S as a refugee greater than 3 years ago 4. persons with developmental disabilities which would preclude their participation in the adapted CAFES intervention 5. persons with severe mental health (e.g., suicidality psychotic disorder), active substance use or current in family crisis (e.g., domestic violence, divorce proceedings).

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

CAFES2

The adapted CAFES2 model includes an initial home visit and six multiple family group sessions delivered by peer providers. Families include at least one caregiver and one youth 12 years or older. Key model components include: 1) interfamilial discussion of stressors affecting families and family relationships, 2) psychoeducation on the effects of war and forced displacement on individuals, families and social relationships; 3) emotion regulation and self management strategies; 4) identification and activation of family and social strengths, 5) discussion of family identity and hopes for the future in resettlement and 5) discussion of social and community resources to support health and wellbeing. Each group session incorporates didactic components, family and small group discussion, skill building and separate breakout groups for adolescents and adults.

Locations (1)

University of Illinios Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States