Plain-English translation of NCT04822636 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial tested a program called the Family Mental Health Navigator, which combined family-based support with mobile health tools to help young people access and engage in mental health care. The study focused on youth ages 6–17 who were publicly insured and receiving care at a hospital. Researchers wanted to see whether having a family navigator could help more young people start mental health treatment and stay involved in their care.
Young people on public insurance face big barriers to getting mental health care, and these barriers disproportionately affect youth from racial and ethnic minority communities. This trial tested a family-centered approach because families are often the best support system, and having a trained navigator working alongside families could help bridge gaps in accessing and staying engaged with mental health services.
Participants worked with a family navigator who provided support to the whole family using a combination of in-person or remote contact and mobile health tools. The navigator helped the family understand mental health services, worked to overcome barriers to treatment, and supported the young person and their family in staying engaged in care. The trial tracked how well this approach worked in helping young people start treatment and continue with it over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborators
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation
Enrollment target
~33 participants
Started
June 2022
Primary completion
November 2025
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2026.