Parents Helping Parents Program for Youth Vaping Cessation

(PhP-VX Trial)

Overseen By Daisy Dai, PhD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Nebraska

Disqualifiers: Non-English literacy, Age under 15

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 13

Duration: 3 months

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a program designed to help teens quit vaping by involving their parents in a supportive role. It focuses on a peer support system where trained parent coaches guide parents. The trial compares two groups: one with the Parents Helping Parents program and one without it. This trial suits parents who often see their teens vaping and want to help them stop, especially if they can meet face-to-face with their teen at least once a week. As an unphased trial, this study offers families a unique opportunity to explore new support strategies in a collaborative environment.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What prior data suggests that the Parents Helping Parents program is safe for youth vaping cessation?

Research has shown that the Parents Helping Parents (PhP-VX) program aids teens in quitting vaping by offering peer support for parents. As a behavioral program rather than a medication, it does not have known physical side effects like those associated with drugs.

The primary concern may be how well parents and teens adapt to the program. However, similar programs have reported no harm or negative effects. Since this trial tests a support program and not a new drug, safety risks are expected to be low. Researchers will monitor participants to ensure the program remains both helpful and safe. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Parents Helping Parents (PhP-VX) program because it offers a fresh approach to youth vaping cessation by actively involving parents in the process. Unlike traditional methods that primarily focus on individual counseling or nicotine replacement therapies, this program empowers parents to support and guide their children in quitting vaping. This collaborative, family-centered strategy is unique and may enhance motivation and accountability, potentially leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes for teens trying to quit vaping.

What evidence suggests that the Parents Helping Parents program is effective for youth vaping cessation?

Research shows that involving parents can help teens quit vaping. In this trial, participants in the Test Group will receive the Parents Helping Parents (PhP-VX) program, designed to support parents by connecting them with other parents for advice and encouragement. Although limited data exists on this specific program, similar methods, such as sending personalized text messages, have successfully helped teens stop vaping. The PhP-VX program incorporates these ideas by focusing on parental involvement and peer support, which are promising ways to change behavior. Early results suggest that this approach could effectively assist teens in quitting vaping. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents of adolescents who are currently vaping. Parents must be willing to participate in surveys and engage with the program, which includes receiving peer support from trained parent coaches.

Inclusion Criteria

Parent: Biological, adoptive, stepparents, or adult guardian of adolescent participating

Parent: Access to a computer or mobile phone at home

I am between 15 and 18 years old.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Participants complete a baseline survey assessing e-cigarette and tobacco use, vaping knowledge, and exposure to marketing and media

1 week

1 visit (virtual)

Treatment

Parents in the intervention arm receive the PhP-VX program, including online lessons and six bi-weekly, 30-minute, 1:1 coach-facilitated sessions via Zoom

3 months

6 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for e-cigarette use, vaping knowledge, and marketing/media literacy at months 1, 3, and 6

6 months

3 visits (virtual)

Optional Biochemical Verification

Adolescents may provide saliva samples at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months for cotinine testing

6 months

3 sample collections (mail-in)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Parents Helping Parents program

Trial Overview The 'Parents Helping Parents' program is being tested to see if it can help teens stop vaping. The study randomly assigns parents to either receive peer support or not, and tracks the effectiveness through surveys.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Test Group - PHP-VX Program Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will receive the PhP-VX program.

Group II: Control Group Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will not receive the PhP-VX treatment.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Nebraska

Lead Sponsor

Trials

563

Recruited

1,147,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborator

Trials

3,066

Recruited

13,430,000+

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07207850

Parents Helping Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation This objective of study is to develop and test the feasibility of a novel Parents-helping-Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation (PhP-VX) program.

2. reporter.nih.gov reporter.nih.gov/search/ojQKLJSooEWRTQ6XaDZ6yQ/project-details/10951852

Parents helping Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation (PhP- ... We will conduct a randomized control trial with 100 dyads recruited from pediatric EHR systems to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the program ( ...

3. patlynk.com patlynk.com/trial/NCT07207850

Parents Helping Parents Program for Youth Vaping ... This program is designed to help parents support their children in quitting vaping. The study aims to see if this program is feasible and effective. It involves ...

4. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-patient-participation-10-2025-1aeb9

Parents Helping Parents Program for Youth Vaping ... The goal of this randomized controlled study is to test if this new intervention works to help adolescents quit vaping.

5. jamanetwork.com jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822082

A Vaping Cessation Text Message Program for Adolescent ... A tailored, interactive text message intervention increased self-reported vaping cessation rates among adolescents recruited via social media channels.

6. truthinitiative.org truthinitiative.org/research-resources/quitting-smoking-vaping/new-study-teen-e-cigarette-users-childhood-trauma-need

New study: Teen e-cigarette users with childhood trauma ... 20% less likely to successfully quit vaping compared to those with fewer ACEs, according to new research from a randomized clinical trial published in the ...