Intergenerational Study of War-Affected Youth
Launched by BOSTON COLLEGE · May 31, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Freetown, , Sierra Leone
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Theresa S Betancourt
Principal Investigator
Boston College
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported