Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 13 to 19

Parenting intervention for Hispanic sexual minority youth

Official title: Promoting Health and Reducing Risk Among Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and Their Families

Run by University of Miami · NCT06057337 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new parenting program designed to help Hispanic teens who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual by reducing drug use and depression through better family support and acceptance.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 19 Years
SexAll
Enrollment306 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Miami
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Coral Gables, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 11, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 28, 2029
Study endsDecember 28, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT06057337 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are Hispanic adolescents aged 13-19 who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual and have disclosed their sexual orientation to at least one parent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who identify as transgender or those planning to move out of South Florida during the study period may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a parenting intervention called Families With Pride aimed at reducing drug use and depressive symptoms among Hispanic sexual minority youth. It focuses on enhancing parent social support, acceptance, and family functioning while addressing stress related to their sexual minority status. The intervention involves participation from both the youth and their parents, fostering a supportive family environment. The study is conducted in South Florida, targeting adolescents aged 13 to 19 who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health and reduce substance use among Hispanic sexual minority youth.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-centered interventions for youth, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this demographic.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Youth, 13 - 19, who report at least one of the following: a) identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, b) reports same sex attraction, or c) reports same-sex sexual behavior.
* Adolescent has disclosed their sexual minority status to at least one parent.
* Adolescent is of Hispanic immigrant origin, defined by having at least one parent that self-identifies as Hispanic (English and Spanish speaking Hispanics can participate in the study).
* Adolescent lives with an adult parent who is willing to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adolescent identifies as transgender.

Where it's running

  • University of Miami
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Guillermo Prado, PhD — University of Miami
  • Study coordinator: Guillermo Prado, PhD
  • Email: gprado@miami.edu
  • Phone: 305-284-2002

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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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