Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (NCT NCT06045273)

NCT ID: NCT06045273

Last Updated: 2025-06-04

Results Overview

11 self-report items from the Reasons for Life scale, measures beliefs and experiences that make youth feel like life is enjoyable, worthwhile, and meaningful. Responses range from 1 (not at all) to 3 (a lot) with higher scores indicating more reasons for life. Total scores range from 11-33 with higher scores indicating more reasons for life. Change was calculated from the difference between endline and baseline responses.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

72 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 26 weeks

Results posted on

2025-06-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients
Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Elders' Resilience Curriculum: The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC) is a culturally grounded, school-based program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth. It is designed to prevent suicide ideation and behaviors for American Indian youth
Overall Study
STARTED
72
Overall Study
COMPLETED
72
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Elders' Resilience Curriculum

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients
n=72 Participants
Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Elders' Resilience Curriculum: The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC) is a culturally grounded, school-based program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth. It is designed to prevent suicide ideation and behaviors for American Indian youth
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
72 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Continuous
11 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.02 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
36 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
36 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
72 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
72 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 26 weeks

11 self-report items from the Reasons for Life scale, measures beliefs and experiences that make youth feel like life is enjoyable, worthwhile, and meaningful. Responses range from 1 (not at all) to 3 (a lot) with higher scores indicating more reasons for life. Total scores range from 11-33 with higher scores indicating more reasons for life. Change was calculated from the difference between endline and baseline responses.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients
n=72 Participants
Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Elders' Resilience Curriculum: The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC) is a culturally grounded, school-based program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth. It is designed to prevent suicide ideation and behaviors for American Indian youth
Change in Reasons for Life as Assessed by the Reasons for Life Scale
2.36 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.0351

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 26 weeks

The Cultural Connectedness Scale-short version is a 9-item self-report measure that assesses connection to cultural identity, traditions, and spirituality among First Nations youth. Responses vary - five questions are yes/no, three questions range from 0 (disagree) to 1 (agree) and the last question ask about frequency, ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (every day). Higher agreement (i.e., "yes" or "agree" responses) indicate greater levels of cultural connectedness. Total scores range from 0-12 with higher scores indicating greater levels of cultural connectedness. Change was calculated from the difference between endline and baseline responses.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients
n=72 Participants
Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Elders' Resilience Curriculum: The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC) is a culturally grounded, school-based program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth. It is designed to prevent suicide ideation and behaviors for American Indian youth
Change in Cultural Connectedness as Assessed by the Cultural Connectedness Scale - Short Form
0.756 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.0217

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 26 weeks

The Awareness of Connectedness Scale is a 12-item self-report measure that evaluates awareness of connection with self, family, community, and the natural environment. Responses range from 0 (not at all) to 2 (a lot) with higher scores representing greater levels of awareness of connectedness. Total scores range from 0-24 with higher scores representing greater levels of awareness of connectedness. Change was calculated from the difference between endline and baseline responses.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients
n=72 Participants
Youth aged 9-14 who receive the Elders' Resilience Curriculum Elders' Resilience Curriculum: The Elders' Resilience Curriculum (ERC) is a culturally grounded, school-based program taught by White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Elders to youth. It is designed to prevent suicide ideation and behaviors for American Indian youth
Change in Awareness of Connectedness as Assessed by the Awareness of Connectedness Scale
1.04 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.0394

Adverse Events

Elders' Resilience Curriculum Recipients

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Victoria O'Keefe

Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health

Phone: 410-955-6931

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place