Adapted Family Check-Up Online for Substance Abuse
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how online parenting programs can reduce substance use and problem behaviors among Latinx youth. It compares a culturally adapted version of the Family Check-Up Online, which includes telehealth support, with the original Spanish version and a waitlist group. The goal is to determine if tailoring the program to better fit Latinx cultural needs enhances its effectiveness. Latinx parents who speak Spanish and have children aged 11-14 may be suitable if they are open to participating in an online intervention. The study aims to improve parenting practices and support cultural socialization to ultimately reduce substance use risks among Latinx youth. As an unphased trial, this study offers families a unique opportunity to contribute to culturally relevant research that could benefit their community.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that both the Adapted Family Check-Up (FCU) Online and the Original Family Check-Up Online are generally safe and well-received. Studies have found these programs effective in improving parenting skills and reducing risky behaviors. Participants report high satisfaction with these programs.
For the Adapted FCU Online, results indicate positive outcomes with moderate benefits, and users report high satisfaction. This version is designed to be more culturally relevant for Latinx families, potentially increasing its effectiveness and user experience.
The Original FCU Online also enhances parenting practices and prevents substance use. These programs have been successfully delivered through telehealth, making them accessible and easy to use.
Overall, research supports the safety of these programs, showing they improve family relationships without significant negative effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Adapted Family Check-Up Online for Substance Abuse because it offers a culturally tailored approach, especially for Latinx families. Unlike traditional substance abuse treatments, which often involve in-person therapy or medication, this intervention is delivered online, making it more accessible and convenient. Additionally, the inclusion of telehealth support from a promotore de salud (community health worker) for the Latinx-adapted version adds a culturally sensitive layer that may increase engagement and effectiveness. This innovative method could lead to more personalized and effective care for families struggling with substance abuse issues.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for reducing substance use among Latinx youth?
Research shows that the Family Check-Up (FCU) Online program improves parenting skills and reduces children's behavior problems. One study found that this program also enhances family cooperation and helps prevent substance use among parents. In this trial, participants in one arm will receive the version adapted for Latinx families, which might be more effective due to its inclusion of cultural elements that enhance parenting and cultural understanding. Previous findings suggest that these tailored adaptations can increase the program's impact. Participants in another arm will receive the original FCU Online version, available in Spanish, which has successfully boosted parents' confidence and reduced children's behavior issues. Both versions have a strong track record of positive results, making them promising options for reducing substance use and related problems in families.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jennifer L. Doty, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Oregon
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for self-identified Latinx parents or guardians of middle schoolers aged 11-14. Participants must speak Spanish, be willing to engage in an online intervention and allow their child to complete confidential assessments. They should have at least a 6th-grade reading level, while the children should read at a 2nd-grade level in English or Spanish.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Adaptation and Development
Community advisory board meetings and iterative Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles to adapt the Family Check-Up Online for Latinx families
Pilot Study
Conduct a Hybrid 1 pilot study to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, adoption, and potential effectiveness of the adapted intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Adapted Family Check-Up Online
- Original Family Check-Up Online
Trial Overview
The study tests two versions of the Family Check-Up Online program: one culturally adapted for Latinx families (deep adaptation) and another just translated into Spanish without further changes (surface-level adaptation). It's a randomized control trial with three groups, including a waitlist control group.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
In this arm, participants will receive the original Family Check-Up online in Spanish.
In this arm, participants will receive the Family Check-Up Online adapted for Latinx families plus telehealth support from a promotore de salud.
The waitlist control group will not receive the intervention during the trial, but will have the option to participate in the Family Check-Up Online after the trial is over.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Oregon
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator
Citations
A Telehealth Model for Delivery of Parenting Skills to High- ...
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The Online Adaptation and Outcomes of a Family-Based ...
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NCT07025083 | Adaptation of the Family Check-Up Online
Potential effectiveness will be assessed, including improvement of key intervention mechanisms (parenting practices, parenting efficacy, and cultural ...
Evaluating the Efficacy of the Family Check-Up Online
This study evaluated the efficacy of a family-centered preventive intervention, the Family Check-Up (FCU), delivered as an online, eHealth model to middle ...
Family Check-Up Online effects on parenting and ...
The current study demonstrates the effectiveness of the FCU-O intervention for improving parent-reported parenting skills, parenting self-efficacy, and ...
(PDF) ONLINE ADAPTATION OF A FAMILY-BASED ...
Results Both groups showed improvement in outcomes, with moderate effect sizes and high satisfaction. Average scores of the online groups were ...
Parent-Child Communication Results From an Efficacy ...
Evaluating the efficacy of the family check-up online: A school-based, eHealth model for the prevention of problem behavior during the ...
Resources
This resource provides detailed information, reviews, data, links, and statistics about the Family Check-Up Model. Xchange Prevention Registry (Europe) Registry ...
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