Helping Hispanic lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens and their families stay healthy and avoid drug use
Official title: Promoting Health and Reducing Risk among Hispanic Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth and their Families
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-11248339 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project offers a family program to help Hispanic LGB teens and their parents improve communication, reduce depression, and lower drug use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | May 11, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $594,304 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017588-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11248339 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic/Latinx adolescents who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and their parents or primary caregivers who are willing to participate in family sessions are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
Youth who do not identify as LGB, families unwilling or unable to take part in the sessions, or individuals needing immediate intensive psychiatric care are unlikely to benefit from this preventive program.
What this research studies
You and your family would join Families with Pride/Familias con Orgullo, a culturally tailored program that teaches parents how to be more supportive and helps teens build skills to handle stress and negative reactions. Sessions include family meetings, communication practice, and coping/skill-building for teens, with materials suited to Hispanic families. The team has already pilot tested the program and will run a larger delivery while tracking mood, drug use, and family support over time. Sessions and materials are likely offered in English and Spanish and delivered in community or clinic settings in the Miami area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could reduce drug use and depressive symptoms and strengthen family support for Hispanic LGB youth.
How similar studies have gone: Early pilot testing of Families with Pride has shown promising findings, but larger trials are needed to confirm benefits.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prado, Guillermo — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Prado, Guillermo
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.