A digital game to help Black adolescents and their families prevent substance misuse.
Official title: A Family-Based Digital Intervention to Address Early Substance Misuse among Black Adolescents
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10985636 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a fun video game called FamilyBond that helps urban Black teens and their families work together to prevent substance misuse, making sure it fits their needs and is easy to use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,156 |
| NIH project number | 1K23DA059638-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985636 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are urban Black adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have shown early signs of substance use and their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black adolescents or those who do not have early substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and evaluating a culturally tailored family-based video game called FamilyBond (FamB) aimed at preventing substance misuse among urban Black adolescents who are at risk. The intervention will be developed with input from both adolescents and their caregivers to ensure it meets their unique needs and addresses the specific risk factors they face. By utilizing a digital platform, the program aims to overcome barriers to access and facilitate engagement in primary care settings. The effectiveness of FamB will be assessed through its usability and impact on reducing substance misuse behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and effective tool for families to prevent substance misuse among Black adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with culturally tailored interventions for substance misuse, but this specific digital approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aneni, Kammarauche — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Aneni, Kammarauche
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.