Actively Recruiting
Evaluating an Adverse Childhood Experience-Targeting Advocate Model of a Substance Use Prevention Program
Led by RTI International · Updated on 2026-05-05
360
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
200 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
RTI International
Lead Sponsor
N
New Jersey Prevention Network
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Primary Objective: Conduct a rigorous evaluation of a prevention-based intervention designed to mitigate the harms of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) exposure and prevent future ACEs, substance use, and overdose within 36 communities experiencing a disproportionate burden of substance use and ACEs. The study has three aims: (1) use a cluster randomized controlled trial to test effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) + Family Advocate (FA) intervention on substance use, overdose, and ACEs in 18 communities compared with SFP-only in 18 communities; (2) conduct a robust process evaluation informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to explore implementation barriers and facilitators; and (3) conduct a cost evaluation to accurately estimate the costs required to implement SFP and SFP+FA and assess the cost-effectiveness of SFP+FA relative to SFP alone. Findings will provide a roadmap about the best ways to help disproportionately affected communities prevent substance use, overdose, and ACEs.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating an Adverse Childhood Experience-Targeting Advocate Model of a Substance Use Prevention Program
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Reside in or attend SFP meetings in one of the 36 New Jersey communities with high levels of ACEs and substance use
- Have one or more adult caregivers in the family
- Have one or more adolescents aged 7 to 17
- Caregiver provides signed and dated informed consent
- Children provide informed assent and parental permission
- Willingness to follow all study procedures and be available for the study duration
- Willingness to participate in the SFP and Family Advocate interventions
- Access to technology needed for participation (computer, smartphone, internet)
You will not qualify if you...
- Caregiver has previously completed the Strengthening Families Program with one or more children aged 7 to 17
- Intellectual disabilities that prevent completing the program or data collection
- Caregivers and children unable to read and understand spoken English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
New Jersey Prevention Network
Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States, 07724
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Andrea L. Zapcic, BA
CONTACT
B
Brittany Simon, MA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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