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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

Improving outcomes for fathers and families at risk of substance misuse

Official title: 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

Run by Montefiore Medical Center · NCT05562557 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment240 (estimated)
SponsorMontefiore Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (The Bronx, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 9, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 2027
Study endsSeptember 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT05562557 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably not a fit

Fathers whose children have all been placed in foster care will not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific partnership and program structure is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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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 it's running

  • Montefiore Medical Center
    The Bronx, New York, United States     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.