An online program to train providers in family support for preventing substance abuse.
Official title: The Family Check-Up Online: Development of an asynchronous training program for providers to enhance wide-scale dissemination
Funded at Northwest Prevention Science INC · NIH-10916099 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online training program to help healthcare providers learn better ways to support families who might be struggling with substance use issues, making it easier for them to access helpful resources, especially in communities that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Prevention Science INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $295,599 |
| NIH project number | 1R43DA060697-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916099 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children aged 10-21 who are at risk for substance use disorders or related behavioral problems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to digital technology or those who are not engaged in the healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an online training program for healthcare providers to enhance their skills in supporting families at risk for substance use disorders. The Family Check-Up Online (FCU Online) aims to equip providers with evidence-based strategies to help parents and children manage stress and improve self-regulation. By utilizing a web-based platform, the program seeks to increase access to vital resources for families, particularly in underserved communities. The training will be informed by interviews with stakeholders to ensure it meets the needs of both providers and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide families with better access to support and resources that help prevent substance use disorders in youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using digital interventions for family support and substance use prevention, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Prevention Science INC
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reiter, Lisa Ann — Northwest Prevention Science INC
- Study coordinator: Reiter, Lisa Ann
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.