Thrive person-centered planning for young adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial of the Thrive Person-Centered Planning Program for Young Adults With FASD
Run by University of Rochester · NCT07016009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests whether the Thrive person-centered planning helps young adults (18–25) with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders improve goal setting, social support, and quality of life by comparing immediate versus delayed start and individual versus group formats.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Rochester Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07016009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 18–25 year olds in the United States with a diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure who can use English-language video conferencing.
✕Probably not a fit
People without reliable internet or a data plan for video conferencing, or those who cannot communicate in English, are unlikely to be able to participate or benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a randomized, multi-stage trial that first assigns participants to an immediate or delayed start psychoeducation phase and then re-randomizes them to receive goal-setting in either an individual or group format. The two sequential randomizations create four study arms representing combinations of timing and delivery. Participants complete repeated online assessments over about 10 months to measure goal setting, social support, quality of life, and maintenance of effects. The intervention is delivered through the Thrive program with outcome comparisons across timing and format.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help young adults with FASD set and reach personal goals, strengthen social support, and improve overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Person-centered planning approaches have shown some benefits in other neurodevelopmental and disability contexts, but randomized evidence specifically in young adults with FASD is limited and this design is relatively novel for this population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Young adult between the ages of 18 and 25 * Lives in the United States * Has a diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure Exclusion Criteria: * Does not have access to the internet or data plan allowing video conferencing * Is not able to listen or speak in English
Where it's running
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christie Petrenko, Ph.D.
- Email: christie_petrenko@urmc.rochester.edu
- Phone: 585-275-2991
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.