Focus Groups in Ethnically and Racially Diverse Families

NCT05930886 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 00024335
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Focus groups to identify treatment needs and barriers to participation in the planned multinutrient study among racially and ethnically diverse (Black and Hispanic) communities.

Conditions

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Emotional Dysfunction; Irritable Mood

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Input and Feedback on Proposed Feasibility Study

  Purpose is understanding 1. Parents' priorities regarding their child's mental health 2. Facilitators or barriers to research participation generally 3. Parent input on planned study specifically 4. Specific recommendations for modifying the future feasibility study design 5. Previous CIH intervention use

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Hispanic Community

15 adult parents/caregivers self-identified as Hispanic

Other: Focus Group

Black/African American Community

15 adult parents/caregivers self-identified as Black/African American

Other: Focus Group

Interventions

Focus Group OTHER

Black or Hispanic/Latino parents, caregivers or family members of children with ADHD symptoms and/or emotional dysregulation, will discuss: (1) impact of child's mental health, treatments, care received; (2) perceived and actual barriers to future study participation, including discussion about acceptability of bio-specimen collection methods for urine and blood. Each group will comprise individuals who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino, Black, or mixed race. Groups are anticipated to comprise individuals who identify with one or the the other race/ethnicity in order to create space to hear perspectives that may differ between these broadly defined groups.

Black/African American Community; Hispanic Community

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community samples of Portland, Oregon individuals who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino/a for one focus group and Black/African American for another.

You may qualify if:

• Adult parents/caregivers self-identified as Black or Hispanic/Latino
• With a family member 6-18 years old with suspected ADHD and/or emotional dysregulation, or provide care for, or teach someone who meets these criteria
• Who have sought or are interested in treatment
• Willing to discuss child's mental health care needs and provide feedback regarding feasibility study
• Able to attend focus groups in person
• Able to communicate in English or Spanish
• Agree to focus group session audio recording

You may not qualify if:

• Unwilling to be recorded

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Oregon Health and Science University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Interventions

Focus Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• Jeanette Johnstone, PhD

  Oregon Health and Science University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Jeanette Johnstone, PhD

CONTACT

503-494-3700; jojeanet@ohsu.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 26, 2023
• First Posted: July 5, 2023
• Study Start: April 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2025
• Study Completion: October 4, 2025
• Last Updated: April 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

US (1)