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Parent SMART Intervention for Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

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Recruiting
Led By Sara Becker
Research Sponsored by Brown University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
admitted to residential treatment due to concerns about frequency and/or severity of substance use
parent or legal guardian of adolescent aged 12-18 years inclusive, at project start
Must not have
not legal guardian of adolescent or adolescent not aged between 12-18 years
not willing or able to complete baseline interview
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 24 weeks post discharge
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial tests the effectiveness of an intervention that targets parents of adolescents in residential substance use treatment. The intervention is a combination of an existing computer program, coaching sessions, and a networking forum. The goal is to see if this intervention leads to better outcomes for adolescents in terms of substance use and other high-risk behaviors.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for parents or legal guardians fluent in English or Spanish, with a smartphone and internet access. They must be willing to participate in interviews and have an adolescent aged 12-18 who used substances within the last 90 days and will live with them after residential treatment.
What is being tested?
The study tests Parent SMART, a tech-assisted parenting program aimed at reducing substance misuse among adolescents post-residential treatment. It includes computer-based training, telehealth coaching sessions, and a parent forum compared to standard treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational materials and communication strategies rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, there may be emotional or psychological impacts from discussing sensitive topics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am in a residential treatment for my substance use issues.
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I am the parent or guardian of a teen aged 12-18.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am not the legal guardian of a child aged 12-18.
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I am unwilling or unable to do the initial interview.
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I am not fluent in English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 24 weeks post discharge
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 24 weeks post discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Family Assessment Task Interaction Ratings
Change in Parental Communication
Change in Parental Monitoring
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Parent SMARTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Parent SMART is a technology-assisted parenting intervention combining an off-the-shelf computer program (Parenting Wisely), up to four telehealth coaching sessions, and access to an app-based networking forum.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
The active comparator is defined as residential treatment services as usual.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brown UniversityLead Sponsor
463 Previous Clinical Trials
618,473 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Substance Abuse
776 Patients Enrolled for Substance Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,543 Previous Clinical Trials
3,249,156 Total Patients Enrolled
153 Trials studying Substance Abuse
707,200 Patients Enrolled for Substance Abuse
Sara BeckerPrincipal InvestigatorBrown University School of Public Health
1 Previous Clinical Trials
76 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Parent SMART Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A
Substance Abuse Research Study Groups: Parent SMART, Treatment as Usual
Substance Abuse Clinical Trial 2023: Parent SMART Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A
Parent SMART 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05169385 — N/A
~104 spots leftby Feb 2027
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