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An Online Family-based Program to Reduce Inequity Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth of Color (Pilot RCT)
Led by University of Michigan · Updated on 2026-02-11
180
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research focuses on sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY), especially youth of color, who often face high rates of mental health challenges, social difficulties, and academic problems due to family rejection and minority stress related to their identities. The study aims to evaluate an online version of the Family Acceptance Project's (FAP) Family Support Model, which seeks to help families support their SGMY, improve family communication, and reduce mental health issues like depression and suicidality. The study compares two groups of SGMY and their caregivers: one group will immediately participate in a nine-week online program consisting of weekly two-hour sessions, while the other group will wait and receive the program after completing follow-up surveys. The program includes education and skills training for caregivers to reduce rejecting behaviors and promote acceptance, along with support for youth to build pride, positive identity, and hope. Participants will complete surveys before the program, immediately after the intervention, and six months later to measure outcomes such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, substance use, dating violence, school engagement, sexual risk behavior, and caregiver perspectives on youth mental health. The study also gathers feedback on the program's acceptability and feasibility, with total participation involving surveys and online sessions over several months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Family Acceptance Project Online (Pilot RCT)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Youth must identify as sexual/gender minorities with their identity known to their participating caregiver
- Youth must be persons of color or belong to minority racial/ethnic groups
- Youth aged 14 to 25 years
- Youth must read and speak English
- Youth must live in the United States
- Youth must have consistent access to a phone, tablet, or computer with high-speed internet
- Youth must be able to attend eight, two-hour online sessions at set times
- Youth must report moderate to high levels of caregiver/family rejection
- Youth must not be at high risk for suicide
- Youth must not be actively psychotic
- Caregivers must be biological parents, stepparents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, or other adults providing care to eligible youth
- Caregivers must be over 18 years old
- Caregivers must read and speak English
- Caregivers must live in the United States
- Caregivers must have consistent access to a phone, tablet, or computer with high-speed internet
- Caregivers must be able to attend nine, two-hour online sessions at set times
- Caregivers must be aware of the sexual/gender minority youth's identity
- Caregivers must not identify as sexual/gender minorities themselves
- Caregivers must spend at least 5 waking hours per week with the youth
- Caregivers must not be at high risk for suicide
- Caregivers must not be actively psychotic
You will not qualify if you...
- Youth or caregivers at high risk for suicide
- Youth or caregivers who are actively psychotic
- Caregivers who identify as sexual or gender minorities
- Youth or caregivers without consistent access to internet-enabled devices
- Youth or caregivers unable to attend required online sessions
- Youth who do not report moderate to high caregiver/family rejection
- Youth who do not identify as sexual or gender minorities or whose identity is not known to caregiver
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (online)
Duration - 9 weeks
Participants engage in a 9-week long online group program for LGBTQ+ youth of color and their parents or caregivers focused on reducing caregiver rejection and promoting positive youth development.
9 weekly online sessions, each lasting approximately 2 hours
Duration - 6 months
Participants complete follow-up assessments to evaluate the impact of the program on behavioral, emotional, relational, and academic outcomes.
2 follow-up surveys: immediate post-test within one week of intervention end and 6-month follow-up survey
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Katie Edwards, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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