Family-Based Telehealth for Foster Care Support
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research is to adapt and evaluate the efficacy of an existing family based intervention to be delivered via telehealth to child welfare-involved (CWI) youth and their caregiver of origin.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Family-based Telehealth Intervention for foster care support?
Research shows that telehealth family therapy can be as effective as face-to-face therapy for child behavioral problems and parental depression, and it can even be better than usual treatments or waiting for therapy. Additionally, telehealth services have been found to improve caregiver outcomes and satisfaction in pediatric rehabilitation, and virtual parent-child interaction therapy has reduced child behavior problems and caregiver stress.12345
Is family-based telehealth safe for use in foster care support?
How is the Family-based Telehealth Intervention treatment different from other treatments for foster care support?
The Family-based Telehealth Intervention is unique because it uses telehealth (remote healthcare services via technology) to deliver family therapy, making it more accessible for youth in foster care and their families who face barriers to traditional in-person therapy. This approach focuses on engaging diverse families by considering multi-systemic factors and aims to improve behavioral health outcomes through virtual family support.67111213
Research Team
Marina Tolou-Shams, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking caregivers and their foster care youth aged 12-18 with ongoing child welfare involvement. Caregivers must be the youth's caregiver of origin, able to consent, and without cognitive impairments. Youth also need to understand English or Spanish and be capable of giving informed assent.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Adaptation
Iterative adaptation of the family-based telehealth intervention with feedback from youth and caregiver participants and stakeholder partners
Treatment
Delivery of the family-based telehealth intervention to CWI youth and their caregivers
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Family-based Telehealth Intervention
Family-based Telehealth Intervention is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Mental health support for foster care youth and their caregivers
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San Francisco
Lead Sponsor
Visa Foundation
Collaborator