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MyFILM: A Pilot Study for Social-Emotional Learning in Clinical Youth
Sponsor: Mark Sinyor
Summary
The objective of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of MyFILM as a weekly group intervention for children aged 9-12 in a clinical setting. We will also gather preliminary data to explore changes in clinical metrics following participation in MyFILM in preparation for a full-scale clinical trial. Primary Objective (Feasibility): To determine whether a substantial proportion of participants complete the MyFILM intervention. Primary Objective (Acceptability): To determine whether the MyFILM intervention is acceptable to 9-12-year-old participants in a clinical setting. Secondary Objective (Clinical Effectiveness): To determine whether participation in MyFILM show preliminary evidence of improvement in social-emotional skills, coping ability, and reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms. Participants will: Participate in 9 sessions of a structured group-based program.
Official title: MyFILM: A Pilot Study for Social Emotional Learning in Clinical Youth
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
9 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
MyFILM
9 sessions of MyFILM: The intervention will consist of a 9-week, closed-group program delivered by a trained MSW. Sessions will occur weekly, with most sessions lasting approximately 1 hour, except for Sessions 2 and 6 (approximately 2 hours each) to accommodate in-session viewing of Inside Out films. Content comprises of psychoeducation, mental health literacy (MHL), social-emotional learning (SEL), and CBT-informed coping skills, using structured film vignettes. Sessions 1-4 introduce core concepts and skills anchored in the first film; Sessions 5-8 extend these competencies using the second film; Session 9 focuses on consolidation and skill integration.