Church-based parenting program for Hispanic families

Implementing a Church-based Parenting Intervention to Promote NIDA Prevention Science Among Hispanics

NA · University of Texas at Austin · NCT05291481

This study is testing a new parenting program for Hispanic immigrant families to see if it can help improve how parents support their teenagers' behavior through a faith-based approach.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment327 (estimated)
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin (other)
Locations1 site (Austin, Texas)
Trial IDNCT05291481 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This investigation focuses on implementing and refining a culturally adapted parenting intervention called CAPAS-Youth, specifically designed for Hispanic immigrant families in mid-Texas. The program aims to strengthen parenting practices that positively influence adolescent behavior through a faith-based approach. The study will assess barriers to implementation and gather data on the effectiveness of the intervention, with the goal of scaling it for broader use in underserved communities. By training community members as interventionists, the program seeks to enhance sustainability and reach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include first-generation Hispanic immigrant parents aged 18 or older with US-born children aged 12-14 who are experiencing financial challenges.

Not a fit: Patients who are involved with Child Protective Services due to confirmed child abuse or neglect, or those with severe psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve parenting practices and adolescent behavior in underserved Hispanic communities.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with culturally adapted parenting interventions, indicating potential for this approach to be effective as well.

Eligibility criteria

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Parent Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older.
* Living in a one or two-parent family household.
* At least one parent self-identifies as foreign-born and first generation Hispanic immigrant, with one or more US-born 12-14 year old children.
* Spanish speaking.
* Provide written consent to participate in a parenting intervention trial.
* Report financial challenges/restrictions.

Youth inclusion criteria:

* 12-14 years old.
* Self-identified as Hispanic or Latino.
* English-, or Spanish-speaking, or bilingual.
* Parent report at least one externalizing problem behavior.

Parent Exclusion Criteria:

* Child Protective Services involvement due to confirmed child abuse or neglect
* History of diagnosis with a severe psychiatric disorder.

Focal Youth exclusion criteria:

* Hispanic validated version of Bird et al. screening test at 'high' level of problem behaviors.
* Meets one or more of the DSM-IV-TR conduct or oppositional defiant or substance use disorders
* Active case of documented sexual abuse.

Where this trial is running

Austin, Texas

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Adolescent Behavior, Parenting, Parent Training, Cultural Adaptation

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