Clinical trial for Substance Use
Official title Primary Connections for Youth and Families
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05964010
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will compare a standard adolescent‑only screening, brief intervention, and referral approach to one delivered in primary care. It will look at changes in substance use, behavior problems, parent‑youth communication, quality of life, and therapy attendance.
- Who it's for
- Teenagers who use alcohol or drugs and their families.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either the usual teen‑only screening and brief counseling with referral, or the same services provided in a primary‑care setting. They will complete questionnaires and brief assessments at the start and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 months with follow‑up visits or assessments at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 17. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Youth aged 12-17 years with a primary caregiver (i.e., parental figure) also in attendance to primary care appointment
- Youth and caregiver are fluent in English or Spanish
- Youth and caregiver are capable of using audio-assisted informed consent procedures and independently operating a hand-held tablet device
- Youth and caregiver are complete routine site AOD risk screening questions prompted during PC visit intake
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 17 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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