Effectiveness Trial of an mHealth Intervention to Help Parents Prevent Early Onset Alcohol Use (NCT07683702) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3
Effectiveness Trial of an mHealth Intervention to Help Parents Prevent Early Onset Alcohol Use
4,000 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Many parents are permissive about children's alcohol use (e.g., they allow sips of alcohol); this leniency increases the risk that children will experience serious alcohol-related consequences as they become teenagers. This promising digital intervention that teaches parents about their influence and provides skills and tools they need to discourage underage alcohol use.
Who can participate
Age range
10 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:
* Be age 18 or older and
* Be the parent or guardian of a child in or entering 5th or 6th grade
* Cohabitate part-time (averaging at least 2 days/week) or more with index child
* Consent to being randomized to study arm
* Be able to complete study activities in Spanish or English
* Own or have regular access to a smartphone that can download apps
* Be willing to turn on app notifications for the study app
* Consent to having their child complete surveys privately
Exclusion Criteria:
* Another child from the same family/household is already participating
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.