Feasibility Study of a Web-based Program to Help Parents of Middle School Students Effectively Co… (NCT05900115) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Feasibility Study of a Web-based Program to Help Parents of Middle School Students Effectively Communicate With Their Children About Substance Use
United States576 participantsStarted 2023-05-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility of a web-based program for parents of middle school aged students. 286 parents and their child in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will be asked to each complete two online questionnaires over the course of about a month, parents will also complete a web-based program between questionnaires. Researchers will compare the intervention and an active control to test the intervention program efficacy for improving outcomes related to parent-child communication, media message processing, and adolescent health.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The adult must be the legal guardian of a child in 6th, 7th or 8th grade (known hereafter as "parent").
* The parent must be able and willing to receive email and text communication as part of the study.
* The parent-child pair must have access to a smartphone with internet connection as the resource review will be completed online in a format that is best viewed on a smartphone.
* The parent-child pair must be fluent in English as the study materials are conducted in English.
* The parent must indicate that they will give the child participant privacy to complete the questionnaires
* Both the adult and child must agree to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* In an effort to ensure diversity in parent gender and race/ethnicity, not all eligible pairs who are interested in participating will be enrolled in the study.
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
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Change From Baseline in Parent Report of Parent-child Communication Quality at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Child Report of Parent-child Communication Quality at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Parent Report of Parent-child Substance Use Communication Frequency at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Child Report of Parent-child Substance Use Communication Frequency at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Parent Report of Parental Active Media Mediation at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Child Report of Parental Active Media Mediation at Week 4
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
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Change From Baseline in Parent Report of Parental Restrictive Media Mediation at Week 4