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Intergenerational Study of War-Affected Youth

Launched by BOSTON COLLEGE · May 31, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of July 24, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

Keywords

Early Child Development Sierra Leone Observational Study Longitudinal Emotion Regulation Self Regulation Mental Health Stress Trauma Quality Of Life Stress Biomarkers Biological Embedding Parenting

ClinConnect Summary

The Intergenerational Study of War-Affected Youth (ISWAY) entails a fifth wave of data collection in a 22-year study of war-affected youth in Sierra Leone (LSWAY), the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. LSWAY findings drawn from four waves of data collection (T1:2002, T2: 2004, T3: 2008, T4:2016/17) indicate that a healthy transition to adulthood among war-affected youth was linked to engagement in prosocial behavior and community involvement, while problems with hostility, poor emotion regulation, and social withdrawal created barriers to achieving healthy and productive lives. Commu...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • being a war-affected young adult (referred to as the index participant) previously interviewed at one or more waves of the Longitudinal Study of War Affected Youth (LSWAY) who still resides in Sierra Leone
  • being a cohabitating intimate partner of the index participant; or (c) being a cohabitating biological child (aged 7-24) of the index participant. Exclusion criteria are (a) not being sampled in a prior LSWAY wave
  • being a cohabitating biological child (aged 7-24) of the index participant
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • not being sampled in a prior LSWAY wave
  • not being a biological child or intimate partner of the index cohort participant
  • being in acute crisis (active suicidality or psychosis)

About Boston College

Boston College, a prestigious institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, is committed to advancing research and education in the field of health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, Boston College leverages its robust academic resources and interdisciplinary expertise to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes. The institution fosters collaboration among faculty, students, and healthcare professionals, ensuring that clinical trials conducted under its auspices are grounded in rigorous scientific methodology and ethical considerations. With a focus on translating research findings into real-world applications, Boston College plays a pivotal role in contributing to the broader medical community and enhancing the landscape of clinical research.

Locations

Freetown, , Sierra Leone

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Theresa S Betancourt

Principal Investigator

Boston College

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported