Parenting program for families affected by alcohol use disorders

Evaluation of the Implementation of a Parenting Program in Parents With Children Aged 4 to 12 Years and One Parent With an Alcohol Use Disorders

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Brest · NCT05490589

This study is testing a parenting program to see if it can help families with a parent who has an alcohol use disorder improve their parenting skills and strengthen family relationships.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest Academic / other
Locations1 site (Brest)
Trial IDNCT05490589 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the EQUIPE program, a parenting support initiative designed for families with at least one parent suffering from alcohol use disorders. The program consists of 10 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours, where parents engage in discussions and activities aimed at improving their parenting skills and strengthening family relationships. Utilizing video vignettes, parents are encouraged to identify and discuss solutions to behavioral challenges faced by their children, fostering a supportive environment. The goal is to enhance protective factors against risky behaviors in children, particularly those related to substance use during adolescence.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents over 18 years old with children aged 4 to 12 who live with their child and have a spouse or themselves diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.

Not a fit: Patients without children in the specified age range or those who do not have a history of alcohol use disorders may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of substance use disorders in children of parents with alcohol use disorders.

How similar studies have performed: While similar parenting programs have shown promise in other regions, this specific adaptation for families with alcohol use disorders is novel in France.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria :

* Major subject (age \> 18 years)
* Patient with a child between 4 and 12 years old
* Patient living with his/her child permanently or partially
* Patient or his/ her spouse with an alcohol use disorder (at least 3 of the 11 DSM 5 criteria for alcohol use disorder in the past 12 months)
* Written and informed consent

Exclusion Criteria :

* Minor subject (age \< 18 years)
* Acute, unstabilized psychiatric disorder impairing judgment
* Incapacity or refusal to give consent
* Subject under judicial protection or family habilitation
* Subject deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, under guardianship or curatorship ;
* Non comprehension of the French language

Where this trial is running

Brest

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Addiction, AlcoholAlcohol dependance
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.