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Parent SMART Intervention for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Sara Becker
Research Sponsored by Brown University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
admitted to residential treatment due to concerns about frequency and/or severity of substance use
parent or legal guardian of adolescent aged 12-18 years inclusive, at project start
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 24 weeks post discharge
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Study Summary

This trial tests the effectiveness of an intervention that targets parents of adolescents in residential substance use treatment. The intervention is a combination of an existing computer program, coaching sessions, and a networking forum. The goal is to see if this intervention leads to better outcomes for adolescents in terms of substance use and other high-risk behaviors.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for parents or legal guardians fluent in English or Spanish, with a smartphone and internet access. They must be willing to participate in interviews and have an adolescent aged 12-18 who used substances within the last 90 days and will live with them after residential treatment.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Parent SMART, a tech-assisted parenting program aimed at reducing substance misuse among adolescents post-residential treatment. It includes computer-based training, telehealth coaching sessions, and a parent forum compared to standard treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational materials and communication strategies rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be emotional or psychological impacts from discussing sensitive topics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am in a residential treatment for my substance use issues.
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I am the parent or guardian of a teen aged 12-18.
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I am fluent in either English or Spanish.
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I am willing and able to do a 2-hour interview before leaving the facility.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 24 weeks post discharge
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 24 weeks post discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Family Assessment Task Interaction Ratings
Change in Parental Communication
Change in Parental Monitoring
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Parent SMARTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Parent SMART is a technology-assisted parenting intervention combining an off-the-shelf computer program (Parenting Wisely), up to four telehealth coaching sessions, and access to an app-based networking forum.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
The active comparator is defined as residential treatment services as usual.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brown UniversityLead Sponsor
454 Previous Clinical Trials
562,591 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Substance Abuse
767 Patients Enrolled for Substance Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,455 Previous Clinical Trials
2,596,760 Total Patients Enrolled
153 Trials studying Substance Abuse
707,142 Patients Enrolled for Substance Abuse
Sara BeckerPrincipal InvestigatorBrown University School of Public Health
1 Previous Clinical Trials
76 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Parent SMART Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A
Substance Abuse Research Study Groups: Parent SMART, Treatment as Usual
Substance Abuse Clinical Trial 2023: Parent SMART Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A
Parent SMART 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the enrollment capacity of this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov reflects that this study, which was first posted on March 1st 2022, is openly recruiting participants. A total of 220 people need to be enrolled at 2 different medical sites."

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Are any new volunteers sought for this research endeavor?

"Data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this experiment is open for recruitment and was initially posted on March 1st 2022 with the most recent update occuring on July 22nd of the same year."

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For whom is this trial best suited?

"This trial seeks to recruit 220 individuals aged 12-18 who display adolescent behaviors. To be eligible for participation, candidates must fit these criteria."

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Does the age qualification for this trial extend beyond 30 years old?

"This clinical trial has stipulated that any patients participating must be aged between 12 and 18."

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~127 spots leftby Feb 2027