The Healthy Families Bright Futures Program
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLORADO SPRINGS · Mar 6, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Healthy Families Bright Futures Program is a clinical trial designed to help LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers. The main goal of the study is to explore an online group program that aims to improve the well-being of these teens by addressing issues like alcohol use and dating violence. Researchers want to find out if the program is suitable and effective for both the teens and their caregivers. Participants will join a one-hour online group session each week for seven weeks, with separate groups for teens and their caregivers, focusing on building healthy communication and supportive parenting.
To be eligible for this program, teens must be between 15 and 18 years old, identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning their identity, and have been in a dating relationship in the past three months. They should also be able to read and write in English and have regular internet access. Caregivers who wish to participate must be at least 18 years old, live in the U.S., and have similar language and internet access abilities. This is a great opportunity for families looking to strengthen their relationships and support each other in navigating the challenges that LGBTQ+ youth may face.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age between 15 and 18 years
- • Self-identify as a sexual and/or gender minority or questioning identity
- • In dating/sexual/hook up relationship in past three months
- • Ability to read, write, and speak English
- • Current residence in United States
- • Regular Internet access
- • Ability to complete program and assessments
- • Has caregiver willing to complete program who is eligible to participate (18 +, sees teen at least once per week, can read/write/speak English, residence in US, Internet access, no current suicidality, psychotic symptoms, or symptoms of serious mental illness)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Current enrollment as a college student
- • Current suicidality
- • Current psychotic symptoms
- • Current symptoms of serious mental illness
About University Of Colorado, Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing research and education in various fields, including healthcare and clinical sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, UCCS leverages its robust academic resources and interdisciplinary expertise to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge. The university's commitment to ethical research practices and collaboration with healthcare professionals positions it as a key contributor to the development of effective therapeutic interventions and public health solutions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Heather Littleton, PhD
Principal Investigator
UCCS
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported