Actively Recruiting
Family-Focused Adolescent & Lifelong Health Promotion: Prevention of Adolescent Mental Health Problems in Eastern Europe
Led by University of Klagenfurt · Updated on 2026-06-02
1280
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
U
University of Klagenfurt
Lead Sponsor
H
Health for Youth Association, Moldova
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research evaluates the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of the optimized Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Parents and Teens program designed for adolescents aged 10 to 14 and their caregivers in Moldova and North Macedonia. The study focuses on improving adolescent mental health and family functioning in low- and middle-income countries, addressing challenges like socio-economic stressors and limited mental health services. This is a randomized waitlist controlled trial as Phase 3 of the FLOURISH project following prior feasibility and optimization phases. Participants receive the optimized PLH program delivered in groups of about 10 families over seven weeks, including one pre-program visit and six weekly group sessions lasting about two hours each. Sessions involve both caregivers and adolescents together and separately, focusing on strengthening relationships, emotional management, problem-solving, and positive parenting techniques. Families assigned to the waitlist control group will complete the same assessments but receive the program after a six-month follow-up. Participants will complete assessments at baseline, post-intervention (8-12 weeks after baseline), and six-month follow-up to measure changes in adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, family functioning, parenting practices, and quality of life. Various standardized questionnaires will be used for both adolescents and caregivers. The study includes monitoring of family communication, loneliness, emotional well-being, and resource use. The trial lasts from recruitment beginning in October 2025 until November 2026, with ongoing supervision of program delivery to maintain quality.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Family-focused Intervention for Caregivers and Young Adolescents (Phase 3 of FLOURISH)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Caregivers must be 18 years or older at the start of the study
- Caregivers must be the primary caregiver of an adolescent aged 10 to 14 who has lived in the same household at least four nights a week in the past month
- Caregivers must be able to speak at least one local language offered (e.g., Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Albanian)
- Caregivers must agree to participate and provide informed consent for themselves and their adolescent
- Adolescents must be aged 10 to 14 at baseline
- Adolescents must provide assent to participate
- Adolescents must have caregiver consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- No formal exclusion criteria established
- Participants currently experiencing acute distress or a mental or physical health condition that could interfere with participation may be advised not to take part
- Individuals unable to participate due to acute health issues will be referred to appropriate services if needed
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 7 weeks
Participants receive the optimized Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Parents and Teens program, which includes one pre-program visit and six weekly group sessions focusing on building positive relationships, managing emotions, establishing routines, problem solving, and strengthening family communication.
1 pre-program visit and 6 weekly group sessions
Duration - 6 months after treatment
Participants complete assessments at 6 months after the intervention to evaluate changes in adolescent mental health, family functioning, and caregiver well-being.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Health For Youth Association
Chisinau, Moldova
Actively Recruiting
2
Institute for Marriage, Family and Systemic Practice - ALTERNATIVA
Skopje, North Macedonia
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Heather M Foran, Prof
A
Antonio Piolanti, Dr
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
Similar Trials
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Get in touch with our team for quick support
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here