Parenting stress is a well-documented barrier to youth engagement in community-based substance use treatment. The current project aims to develop and evaluate a mobile health parenting stress intervention for caregivers of justice-involved youth, a population with high rates of substance use and low rates of treatment engagement.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
The following is a description for the inclusion criteria for aims 1 and 2 for caregivers participating in this research study.
Eligible caregivers must be the parent or legal guardian of a youth who is:
* currently detained in a juvenile detention center or correctional facility, mandated by the juvenile justice system to a congregate out-of-home placement (e.g., group home);
* 12-17 years old;
* has an identified substance use or substance use and co-occurring mental health need;
* and is scheduled to be released into the community to the care of the enrolled caregiver.
The following is a description for the inclusion criteria for aim 3 for system stakeholders participating in this research study.
Eligible behavioral health providers (e.g., substance use counselor) must:
* Provide substance use or dual diagnosis treatment justice-involved youth and their caregivers,
* be over 18 years old,
* and speak English fluently.
Eligible juvenile probation officers must be:
* 18 years or older
* and speak fluent English.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria for all participants includes:
* lack of proficiency in English
* and cognitive impairment or active psychosis which precludes provision of informed consent.
Caregivers who do not have access to a device with internet access will also not be eligible as this would preclude them from being able to participate in the mHealth intervention.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (Mindful Parenting)
Timeframe: 3 months post baseline
2
Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale (Mindful Parenting)
Timeframe: 6 months post baseline
3
Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents (Parenting Stress)
Timeframe: 3 months post baseline
4
Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents (Parenting Stress)
Timeframe: 6 months post baseline
5
Parenting Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: 3 months post baseline
6
Parenting Self-Efficacy
Timeframe: 6 months post baseline
7
Child and Adolescent Services Assessment (Barriers to Youth Treatment)