Parent Activation for Substance Use Disorders
(LEAP Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The juvenile justice (JJ) system serves over a million cases every year and represents the primary referral source for treatment of substance use and antisocial behavior in youth. However, engagement of the JJ population in treatment is alarmingly low; further, rural communities have neither access to evidence-based practices (EBPs) nor the finances and treatment infrastructure to support their delivery. However, using an innovation called task-shifting, juvenile probation/parole officers in rural communities might be able to deliver a central change mechanism for EBPs (parent activation), with the ultimate goal of improving JJ youth outcomes.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
How does the Parent Activation treatment for substance use disorders differ from other treatments?
Parent Activation treatment is unique because it focuses on empowering parents to help their children with substance use disorders by improving their coping skills and communication, rather than directly treating the child. This approach is different from traditional treatments that primarily target the individual with the disorder.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Parent Activation for Substance Use Disorders?
Research shows that involving parents in interventions can improve their ability to help their children with substance use issues. For example, group interventions and skill training for parents have been effective in reducing problems related to their children's substance use and improving parental skills and communication.12367
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael McCart, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Oregon Social Learning Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for juvenile probation/parole officers in certain counties of Idaho or Oregon. It's designed to help them learn how to activate parents, aiming to improve outcomes for youth with substance use and antisocial behavior issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Parent Activation Implementation
Juvenile probation/parole officers deliver Parent Activation to juveniles and families
Usual Services
Juvenile probation/parole officers deliver usual services to juveniles and families
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in family outcomes, self-efficacy, and other measures
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Parent Activation
- Usual Services
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Oregon Social Learning Center
Lead Sponsor