Search / Trial NCT06236100

Evaluating an Adverse Childhood Experience-Targeting Advocate Model of a Substance Use Prevention Program

Launched by RTI INTERNATIONAL · Jan 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Adverse Childhood Experiences Strengthening Families Program Family Advocate Community Level Interventions Hybrid Type 1 Design Mixed Method Evaluation Effectiveness Trial Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Process Evaluation Cost Evaluation

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program aimed at helping families in communities that struggle with issues like substance use and negative childhood experiences. The program combines a family support system called the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) with the help of a Family Advocate (FA) to see if this combined approach can better prevent substance use, overdoses, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) compared to just the SFP alone. The study involves 36 communities in New Jersey and will look at how well these programs work, what challenges they face, and how much they cost to run.

To participate, families need to live in or attend meetings in one of the targeted communities and have at least one adult caregiver and one child aged 7 to 17. Participants should be willing to follow the study requirements and have access to technology for the program. However, families will not be eligible if they have previously completed the SFP program, if there are significant intellectual or language barriers, or if they have other specific circumstances. This study aims to provide valuable insights on how best to support these communities in preventing substance use and helping children thrive.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate in this study, a family must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Either reside in, or attend SFP meetings, within one of the 36 New Jersey communities with disproportionate levels of ACEs and substance use disorder (SUD) issues that are assigned to either the treatment or control conditions via the study's cluster randomized controlled trial design
  • * Meet family eligibility requirements:
  • One or more adult caregivers
  • One or more adolescents, ages 7 to 17
  • Caregiver provision of signed and dated informed consent form
  • For children, informed assent and parental permission via the informed consent to participate in the study
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and lifestyle considerations and availability for the duration of the study
  • Willingness to adhere to the regimens of the SFP and FA interventions
  • Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based intervention (i.e., computer, smartphone, internet access)
  • Exclusion Criteria: A family who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
  • Caregiver has previously completed SFP with one or more children, ages 7 to 17
  • Intellectual disabilities (i.e., cognitive impairments that would prohibit the completion of the SFP curriculum or data collection instruments)
  • Language difficulties (caregivers and children must read and understand spoken English)

Trial Officials

Phillip W. Graham, DrPH

Principal Investigator

RTI International

Dallas J Elgin, PhD

Principal Investigator

RTI International

About Rti International

RTI International is a leading nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through innovative scientific research and technical assistance. With a strong focus on health and social science, RTI collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, private organizations, and academic institutions, to advance knowledge and drive impactful solutions. The organization is recognized for its rigorous methodologies and commitment to ethical research practices, making it a trusted sponsor for clinical trials aimed at enhancing public health and advancing medical science. Through its comprehensive approach, RTI International contributes to the development of evidence-based strategies that address pressing health challenges globally.

Locations

Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States

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Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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