Actively Recruiting
An Online Family-based Program to Prevent Alcohol Use and Dating and Sexual Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Led by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs · Updated on 2025-07-17
160
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating an online family-based program called the Healthy Families Bright Futures program aimed at preventing alcohol use and dating violence among sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) aged 15 to 18. The study focuses on understanding if the program is acceptable, appropriate, and feasible for LGBTQ+ teens and their caregivers, and how it affects teen and caregiver outcomes related to these risks. The program addresses unique risk factors such as caregiver rejection and internalized minority stress, alongside universal factors like social-emotional skill deficits and inaccurate perceptions of alcohol and dating violence norms. The program includes seven weekly online group sessions, with separate sessions for teens and caregivers. Caregiver sessions focus on fostering acceptance and positive parenting skills, while teen sessions aim to reduce internalized homophobia, improve social-emotional skills, correct norms around alcohol use and dating violence, and enhance communication and conflict resolution. The sessions are co-facilitated by an SGM young adult and a caregiver. Participants are randomly assigned to either complete the program or be in a waitlist control group, with assessments at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and three months later. Participants and their caregivers will complete surveys and assessments at baseline, immediately after the program, and at three-month follow-up to measure outcomes such as alcohol use intentions, dating violence victimization and perpetration, minority stress, family communication, and parenting behaviors. The study monitors program acceptability and feasibility through observations and surveys. Recruitment occurs nationwide through social media and LGBTQ+ organizations, and participants must have internet access to complete the online program and assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Healthy Families Bright Futures Program
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 15 and 18 years
- Self-identify as a sexual and/or gender minority or questioning identity
- In dating, sexual, or hook-up relationship in past three months
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Current residence in United States
- Regular Internet access
- Ability to complete program and assessments
- Has caregiver willing to complete program who is eligible to participate (18+, sees teen at least once per week, can read/write/speak English, residence in US, Internet access, no current suicidality, psychotic symptoms, or symptoms of serious mental illness)
You will not qualify if you...
- Current enrollment as a college student
- Current suicidality
- Current psychotic symptoms
- Current symptoms of serious mental illness
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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 - 7 weeks
Participants complete seven weekly online group sessions separately for teens and caregivers focused on knowledge and acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities, social norms correction, bystander intervention, assertive communication skills, social emotional skills, family problem solving, and parenting behaviors. Skills are practiced as a family between sessions.
Weekly online group sessions for 7 weeks
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete assessments immediately after the program and again at 3 months to evaluate program effects on alcohol use, dating violence, family communication, and related outcomes.
2 online assessment visits (immediate post-test and 3-month follow-up)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80918-3733
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Heather Littleton, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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