Shared Decision Making Tool for Managing Adolescent Behaviors

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Emily Kroshus, ScD MPH

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital

Disqualifiers: Non-English speaking, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

300 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new tool called the Family Media Check-In (FMC) to help families manage adolescent behaviors related to media use. The goal is to determine if this tool is effective and easy for families to use. Families will either try the FMC immediately or after the trial concludes. English-speaking families with children aged 11 to 17 who are open to discussing media use together are a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers families the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance media management strategies for adolescents.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this tool is safe for managing adolescent behaviors?

Research shows that digital tools like the Media Discussion and Planning Tool (MDPT) are generally safe. Studies on digital tools for helping parents manage their children's media use indicate that families find them easy to use and free from harm.

Although specific safety data for MDPT is not available, similar digital tools have not shown any major negative effects. The trial is in a "Not Applicable" phase, likely focusing on the tool's effectiveness rather than its safety, suggesting minimal expected risks.

In summary, based on existing evidence from similar tools, MDPT appears safe for families to use. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about this trial because the Media Discussion and Planning Tool (MDPT) introduces a novel approach to managing adolescent behaviors by involving families in shared decision-making. Unlike traditional behavioral therapies that often focus solely on the adolescent, MDPT actively engages families in conversation and planning, aiming to improve communication and understanding within the family unit. This method could lead to more tailored and effective strategies for behavior management, potentially improving outcomes for adolescents and their families.

What evidence suggests that the Media Discussion and Planning Tool is effective for managing adolescent behaviors?

Research shows that tools facilitating joint decision-making between families and doctors can enhance health outcomes for children and teens. This approach, known as shared decision-making, involves collaborating with healthcare providers to make informed health choices, leading to greater involvement and satisfaction. Studies have found that shared decision-making improves the experience for both patients and doctors. One study found that it helps young people participate in decision-making, which is crucial for managing their behavior. This trial will evaluate the Media Discussion and Planning Tool (MDPT) as a way to help families manage teen behaviors by promoting better communication and teamwork. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking parents or guardians and their children aged between 11 and 17. Both the child and parent/guardian must be willing to participate together as a pair, known as dyads.

Inclusion Criteria

English speaking

I am the parent or guardian of a child aged 11 to 17.

I am between 11 and 17 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Both my child and I are willing to participate.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline and Intervention

Families complete baseline surveys and those in the intervention group complete the Family Media Check-In (FMC) within 2 weeks of randomization.

2 weeks

1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants complete follow-up surveys to assess the impact of the intervention on screen media practices.

8 weeks

1 visit (virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Media Discussion and Planning Tool (MDPT)

Trial Overview The study is testing a new tool called the Media Discussion and Planning Tool (MDPT) designed to help families manage media use. It's a pilot randomized controlled trial, meaning participants are randomly chosen to either use MDPT or not, to see how effective it is.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: FMC Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Families randomized to the intervention condition will receive the FMC after they complete the baseline survey.

Group II: Delayed FMC Active Control 1 Intervention

Families assigned to the control condition will receive the FMC after study completion.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Seattle Children's Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

319

Recruited

5,232,000+

Citations

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Decision-making for children and adolescents: a scoping ... To review and synthesize the literature on interventions to facilitate shared decision-making or to increase participation in decision-making in pediatrics ...

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Measures, Data, and Funding for Shared Decision Making ... New research on shared decision making (SDM) is needed to further describe the impact of SDM on patient and provider experience and health outcomes.

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Decision-making for children and adolescents: a scoping ... To review and synthesize the literature on interventions to facilitate shared decision-making or to increase participation in decision-making in pediatrics.

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Shared Decision-Making in Youth Mental Health Care The shared decision-making (SDM) model is one in which providers and consumers of health care come together as collaborators in determining the course of ...

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Review Shared Decision-Making Tools Implemented in the ... This review contributes to the literature by illuminating features of SDM tools that have been integrated into an EHR system.

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The Impact of Social Media & Technology on Child and ... This article explores the complex relationship between digital media use and adolescent mental health, focusing on its neurobiological implications.

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Automated Digital Safety Planning Interventions for Young ... This study aims to identify the needs, preferences, and features for an automated SMS text messaging–based safety planning service to support the self- ...

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Social media use in adolescents with and without mental ... This Registered Report provides critical data and evidence-based insights into how social media and mental health are related across adolescent ...

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Using Shared Decision Making to Improve Family Media ... The primary outcomes will be change in adolescent and parent media use practices, and key mediators will be core components of shared decision ...

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A Literature Review of Digital Behavioral Parent Training ... We conducted a literature review to synthesize the existing evidence on digital BPTs for parents of adolescents.