NCT03157895

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
220

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2016

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2016

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 27, 2017

Completed
20 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 17, 2017

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

July 31, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

April 27, 2017

Last Update Submit

July 29, 2019

Conditions

Relationship, Family (Foster)Substance Use Prevention

Keywords

Foster Families

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Delay in drug use initiation

    Monitoring the Future (Johnston et al., 2002). Communities that Care Youth Survey (CTC) (Hawkins \& Catalano, 2004).

    2 year follow up

  • Substance use frequency

    Monitoring the Future (Johnston et al., 2002). Communities that Care Youth Survey (Hawkins \& Catalano, 2004).

    2 year follow up

  • Non-violent delinquent behavior frequency

    Seattle Social Development Project (SSDP) (Hawkins et al., 1999). Raising Healthy Children (Catalano et al., 2005).

    2 year follow up

  • Violent delinquent behavior frequency

    Seattle Social Development Project (Hawkins et al., 1999).

    2 year follow up

  • Delay in initiation of sexual activity

    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).

    2 year follow up

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Residential placement stability

    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

  • Youth attitudes favorable toward substance use

    1 and 2 year follow up

Other Outcomes (8)

  • Opportunities for prosocial involvement in the family

    1 and 2 year follow up

  • Problem solving skills (youth)

    1 and 2 year follow up

  • Refusal skills (youth)

    1 and 2 year follow up

  • +5 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Program group

EXPERIMENTAL

This group receives the Connecting program with telephone support. It's anticipated the program will take up to 14 weeks to complete.

Behavioral: Connecting

Comparison group

NO INTERVENTION

This group receives Children's Administration services as usual.

Interventions

ConnectingBEHAVIORAL

Connecting was adapted for use within the child welfare system from the Staying Connected With Your Teen program that has been demonstrated to prevent substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, and violence during adolescence.

Also known as: Staying Connected With Your Teen
Program group

Eligibility Criteria

Age11 Years - 15 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • 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

You may not qualify if:

  • 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Social Development Research Group, University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Haggerty KP, Barkan SE, Skinner M, Ben Packard W, Cole JJ. Feasibility of Connecting, a Substance-Abuse Prevention Program for Foster Teens and their Caregivers. J Soc Social Work Res. 2016 Winter;7(4):639-659. doi: 10.1086/686986. Epub 2016 Oct 18.

    PMID: 27891209BACKGROUND

  • Barkan SE, Salazar AM, Estep K, Mattos LM, Eichenlaub C, Haggerty KP. Adapting an evidence based parenting program for child welfare involved teens and their caregivers. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2014 Jun;41:53-61. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.03.006.

    PMID: 26052172BACKGROUND

  • Storer HL, Barkan SE, Stenhouse LL, Eichenlaub C, Mallillin A, Haggerty KP. In search of connection: The foster youth and caregiver relationship. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2014 Jul;42:110-117. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.04.008.

    PMID: 26052173BACKGROUND

  • Storer HL, Barkan SE, Sherman EL, Haggerty KP, Mattos LM. Promoting Relationship Building and Connection: Adapting an Evidence-Based Parenting Program for Families Involved in the Child Welfare System. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2012 Sep 1;34(9):10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.05.017. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.05.017.

    PMID: 24347754BACKGROUND

  • Salazar AM, McCowan KJ, Cole JJ, Skinner ML, Noell BR, Colito JM, Haggerty KP, Barkan SE. Developing Relationship-Building Tools for Foster Families Caring for Teens who are LGBTQ2S. Child Welfare. 2018;96(2):75-97.

    PMID: 29861503BACKGROUND

  • Haggerty KP, Barkan SE, Caouette JD, Skinner ML, Hanson KG. Two-Year Risk Behavior Outcomes from Connecting, a Prevention Program for Caregivers and Youth in Foster Care. Prev Sci. 2023 Jan;24(1):15-26. doi: 10.1007/s11121-022-01390-4. Epub 2022 Jul 4.

    PMID: 35788868DERIVED

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Interviewers should be blind to condition.
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Social Development Research Group

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2017

First Posted

May 17, 2017

Study Start

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion

October 31, 2020

Study Completion

October 31, 2020

Last Updated

July 31, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

Locations

US(1)