Testing a decision support tool for improving child welfare interventions
Refining and Pilot Testing a Decision Support Intervention to Facilitate Adoption of Evidence-Based Programs to Improve Parent and Child Mental Health
NA · Chestnut Health Systems · NCT06375551
This study is testing a new online tool to help state decision-makers improve their choices in child welfare programs aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chestnut Health Systems (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06375551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and pilot a web-based decision support tool designed to enhance evidence-informed decision-making in child welfare, particularly in the context of the Family First Prevention Services Act. The tool will facilitate group decision-making processes among state decision-makers involved in adopting evidence-based programs to prevent child maltreatment. The study will engage participants from four states to evaluate the implementation quality of these programs using both automated and live facilitation methods. By leveraging feedback from state partners, the project seeks to refine the tool and assess its effectiveness in real-world settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults involved in state decision-making related to the Family First Prevention Services Act who are willing to participate in multiple data collection occasions.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in child welfare intervention decisions or those who are institutionalized will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved adoption of effective mental health interventions, ultimately reducing child maltreatment and foster care entries.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using decision support tools in child welfare is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing decision-making processes in other health-related fields.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-institutionalized * Adults (18 years or older). * English-Speaking Aim 1: * Involved in initial state decision-making related to Family First Prevention Services Act. * Willing to participate in two data collection occasions. Aim 2: * Non-institutionalized * Adults (18 years or older). English-Speaking. * Involved in ongoing state decision-making related to Family First Prevention Services Act. * Willing to participate in three measurement occasions. Aim 3: -Willing to participate in multiple (bi-weekly up to two years) measurement occasions. Exclusion Criteria: -Not involved in or potentially influencing child welfare intervention decisions
Where this trial is running
Eugene, Oregon
- Chestnut Health Systems — Eugene, Oregon, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gracelyn Cruden, PhD — Chestnut Health Systems
- Study coordinator: Gracelyn Cruden, PhD
- Email: gcruden@chestnut.org
- Phone: 843-513-9928
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.
Conditions: Child Abuse, Decision Making, Child Welfare, Decision Making, Shared, Decision Support Technique, Social Facilitation, Implementation Science, Policy