Improving outcomes for fathers and families at risk of substance misuse
A Regional Partnership for New York City to Improve Well-Being and Child Welfare Outcomes Among Families at Risk of Substance Misuse Through Fatherhood Engagement
This study is trying to see if extra support services can help fathers at risk of substance misuse in the Bronx improve their relationships with their children and manage their substance use better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Montefiore Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (The Bronx, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05562557 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This initiative engages fathers from families at risk of substance misuse in the Bronx and surrounding areas. Participants will be referred from local child welfare systems and substance use treatment providers, and will be randomly assigned to either receive standard services or enhanced services. The enhanced services include motivational enhancement, referral to the HERO Dads program, contingency management, and case management to support father-child relationships and address substance use issues.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are custodial or non-custodial fathers with at least one child under 18 who are identified as at risk for substance use.
Not a fit: Fathers whose children have all been placed in foster care will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve family dynamics and reduce substance misuse among fathers, leading to better outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific partnership and program structure is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * is a custodial or non-custodial father * speaks English or Spanish * has at least one child under the age of 18, * someone in the family is identified as at-risk for substance use through: self-report of illicit substance use in the family, the presence of an SUD diagnosis in the family, a clinician/provider identified substance use risk, or the presence of a substance-related indicated child welfare allegation in the family Exclusion Criteria: * The placement of all children in the family in foster care
Where this trial is running
The Bronx, New York
- Montefiore Medical Center — The Bronx, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Scott Wetzler, PhD — Montefiore Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Anita Jose, PhD
- Email: ajose@montefiore.org
- Phone: 718-401-5060
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.