Comparing family-based and adolescent-only approaches to substance use intervention
Adolescent-Only SBI Versus Family-Based SBI in Primary Care for Adolescent Alcohol Use
This study is testing whether involving families in substance use treatment helps teenagers aged 12-17 do better than just using a standard approach that focuses only on the teens.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05964010 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a family-based approach versus a standard adolescent-only approach for screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for substance use in adolescents aged 12-17. The study involves 2,300 adolescents and their caregivers attending pediatric primary care visits in urban settings. Participants will undergo assessments at multiple follow-up points to measure outcomes related to substance use, behavioral problems, and quality of life. The interventions are delivered primarily through digital platforms during the initial visit.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12-17 who attend a primary care appointment with a caregiver and are fluent in English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a caregiver present during the appointment or are not fluent in English or Spanish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the effectiveness of substance use interventions by involving caregivers, potentially leading to better outcomes for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with family-based approaches in substance use interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth aged 12-17 years with a primary caregiver (i.e., parental figure) also in attendance to primary care appointment * Youth and caregiver are fluent in English or Spanish * Youth and caregiver are capable of using audio-assisted informed consent procedures and independently operating a hand-held tablet device * Youth and caregiver are complete routine site AOD risk screening questions prompted during PC visit intake
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Columbia University Medical Center — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aaron Hogue, PhD — Partnership to End Addiction
- Study coordinator: Nicole P Porter, PhD
- Email: nporter@toendaddiction.org
- Phone: 212-841-5265
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.