Helping Hispanic sexual minority youth and their families improve health and reduce risks
Official title: Promoting Health and Reducing Risk among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and their Families
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-11207198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help Hispanic LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with drug use and depression, especially when their parents aren't supportive, by improving family communication and support.
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 | March 21, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $85,939 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MD017588-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11207198 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Hispanic sexual minority youth experiencing drug use or depressive symptoms, along with their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or do not fall within the sexual minority spectrum may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on Hispanic sexual minority youth who face higher rates of drug use and depression, particularly when they come out to unsupportive parents. The project aims to develop and evaluate family-based interventions that address these challenges by improving family communication and support. By understanding the unique cultural and social factors affecting these youth and their families, the research seeks to create effective strategies to reduce health risks. Participants will engage in interventions designed to enhance family functioning and provide the necessary skills to manage stress and negative reactions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that significantly improve the mental health and well-being of Hispanic sexual minority youth and their families.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited evidence-based research specifically targeting this demographic, similar family-based interventions have shown promise in improving outcomes for other at-risk youth populations.
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.