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A Trial of Connecting to Promote Foster Teen Well-Being

NCT03157895 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 220

Last updated 2019-07-31

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Summary

This study evaluates the efficacy of a self-directed parenting program called Connecting in reducing risk of substance use and other risky behaviors in young foster teens (ages 11-15). Half of the participants will receive services as usual from the foster system, while half will participate in the Connecting program. Connecting is a 10-week, self-directed parenting workbook with two digital video discs (DVDs). Families receive weekly telephone support as they complete the program.

Conditions

  • Relationship, Family (Foster)
  • Substance Use Prevention

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Connecting

Connecting was adapted for use within the child welfare system from the Staying Connected With Your Teen program that has been demonstrated to prevent substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, and violence during adolescence.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    collaborator NIH

  • Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Washington

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
11 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-12-01
Primary Completion
2020-10-31
Completion
2020-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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