Online program to support families of LGBTQ youth

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This pilot intervention aims to help families of sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) understand and support their children's identities, particularly focusing on those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds. The Family Acceptance Project utilizes a culture-based family support framework to reduce family rejection and promote acceptance through eight online sessions. Participants include both SGMY aged 14-20 and their caregivers, who will engage in discussions and activities designed to foster supportive family dynamics. The program addresses the mental health challenges faced by SGMY, particularly those experiencing high levels of family rejection.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria (youth):

1. Identify as a sexual/gender minority (including youth questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity AND their identity must be known to their participating caregiver).
2. Identify as a person of color/belonging to a minority racial and/or ethnic group.
3. Be between the ages of 14 and 25 years
4. Read and speak English
5. Live in the United States
6. Report consistent access to a phone, tablet, and/or computer with high-speed internet access
7. Report an ability to attend eight, two-hour online sessions at pre-determined times
8. Report moderate to high levels of caregiver/family rejection
9. Not be at high-risk for suicide
10. Not be actively psychotic

Inclusion Criteria (caregivers):

1. Be a caregiver (biological parent, stepparent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or another adult who provides care) to an SGMY of color between the ages of 14 to 25
2. Be over the age of 18
3. Read and speak English
4. Live in the United States
5. Report consistent access to a phone, tablet, and/or computer with high-speed internet access.
6. Report an ability to attend nine, two-hour online sessions at pre-determined times.
7. Be aware of the SGM youth's minority identity
8. NOT identify as SGM
9. Report spending time with participating youth at least 5 waking hours per week
10. Not be at high-risk for suicide
11. Not be actively psychotic

Where it's running

• University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Katie Edwards, PhD
• Email: edkatie@umich.edu
• Phone: (734) 647-8812

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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.