A Trial of Connecting to Prevent Drug Abuse and Risky Behavior in Foster Teens
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 220
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Delay in drug use initiation
研究概览
简要总结
This study evaluates the efficacy of a self-directed parenting program called Connecting in reducing risk of substance use and other risky behaviors in young foster teens (ages 11-15). Half of the participants will receive services as usual from the foster system, while half will participate in the Connecting program. Connecting is a 10-week, self-directed parenting workbook with two digital video discs (DVDs). Families receive weekly telephone support as they complete the program.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Interviewers should be blind to condition.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 11 Years 至 15 Years（Child）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Foster youth ages 11-15 years
- •In current placement 60+ days
- •In relative/suitable adult care, in licensed relative/suitable adult care, in licensed foster care, in dependency guardianship
- •Caregiver and teen speak English well enough to use the program manual and respond to survey questions
排除标准
- •The teen has regularly used drugs or alcohol in the last 30 days
- •The teen has been involved in the criminal justice system
- •The placement is not viewed as stable
- •The caregiver is not committed to a long-term placement
- •The teen will not likely be in the placement for at least 6 months
- •Group home placements and behavioral rehabilitative services placements
研究组 & 干预措施
Program group
This group receives the Connecting program with telephone support. It's anticipated the program will take up to 14 weeks to complete.
干预措施: Connecting (Behavioral)
Comparison group
This group receives Children's Administration services as usual.
结局指标
主要结局
Delay in drug use initiation
时间窗: 2 year follow up
Monitoring the Future (Johnston et al., 2002). Communities that Care Youth Survey (CTC) (Hawkins \& Catalano, 2004).
Non-violent delinquent behavior frequency
时间窗: 2 year follow up
Seattle Social Development Project (SSDP) (Hawkins et al., 1999). Raising Healthy Children (Catalano et al., 2005).
Delay in initiation of sexual activity
时间窗: 2 year follow up
National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (Center for Human Research, 2003). Sexual Risk and Behavior Attitudes and Self Efficacy Scale (Basen Enquist et al., 1996). Communities that Care Youth Survey (Hawkins \& Catalano, 2004).
Substance use frequency
时间窗: 2 year follow up
Monitoring the Future (Johnston et al., 2002). Communities that Care Youth Survey (Hawkins \& Catalano, 2004).
Violent delinquent behavior frequency
时间窗: 2 year follow up
Seattle Social Development Project (Hawkins et al., 1999).
次要结局
- Residential placement stability(2 year follow up)
- Youth attitudes favorable toward substance use(1 and 2 year follow up)
- Growth in caregiver/youth bonding(1 and 2 year follow up)
- Youth attitudes about HIV related risks(1 and 2 year follow up)
研究者
Kevin Haggerty
Director, Social Development Research Group
University of Washington