Helping Latinx families reduce youth substance use through online support.
Official title: Adaptation of Family Check-Up Online in the Latinx Community to Reduce Youth Substance Use.
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10953401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special online parenting program just for Latinx families to help reduce substance use among young people, with support from community health workers to make it relatable and effective for your family's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $223,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R34DA061150-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953401 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx families with children aged 0-11 years who are seeking support in preventing substance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latinx or do not have children in the targeted age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt an online parenting program specifically for Latinx families to help reduce substance use among youth. By utilizing a community-based approach, the program will be culturally tailored to meet the unique needs of Latinx communities, ensuring that it is both relevant and effective. Trained community health workers will deliver the program, making it accessible and supportive for families. The focus is on improving parenting practices and youth outcomes through culturally informed strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide Latinx families with effective tools to prevent substance use in their children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally adapted interventions can significantly improve outcomes in minority populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doty, Jennifer L — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Doty, Jennifer L
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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.