What is this study trying to find out about families at risk of substance misuse?

This study is evaluating whether engaging fathers through enhanced services can improve child well-being and family outcomes in families facing substance use risks. Researchers aim to understand how different support programs for fathers affect parenting and family health. The study is led by Montefiore Medical Center.

Who may be eligible for this substance use risk clinical trial?

Men aged 18 or older who are custodial or non-custodial fathers with at least one child under 18 may be eligible. A family member must be identified as at risk for substance use, and participants should speak English or Spanish. The study excludes families where all children are in foster care. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this substance use risk clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the study services and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel expenses and related costs may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered by the study.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

ID05562557

A New York City Program to Support Fathers and Improve Family Well-Being in Families at Risk of Substance Misuse

Led by Montefiore Medical Center · Updated on 2026-03-24

240

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating ways to improve well-being and child welfare outcomes among families at risk of substance misuse by engaging fathers in the Bronx and nearby communities. The study focuses on fathers who are custodial or non-custodial and aims to compare usual services with enhanced fatherhood engagement programs to support families facing substance use concerns. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving services as usual, and the other receiving enhanced services through a Regional Partnership Grant. Enhanced services include Motivational Enhancement to encourage substance abuse treatment engagement, participation in the HERO Dads fatherhood program to improve parenting skills, Contingency Management to support attendance and abstinence, and Case Management for referrals to treatment and resources. During the study, fathers and their families will be assessed at the start and after six months to measure child well-being and father engagement using various parenting and behavioral health scales. The study includes follow-ups to track changes in father involvement, mental health, and substance use, ensuring ongoing monitoring of outcomes over the study period.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

A Regional Partnership to Improve Outcomes Through Fatherhood Engagement

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

MALE

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Is a custodial or non-custodial father
Speaks English or Spanish
Has at least one child under the age of 18
Someone in the family is identified as at-risk for substance use through self-report, SUD diagnosis, clinician/provider risk identification, or substance-related child welfare allegation

You will not qualify if you...

All children in the family are placed in foster care

Research Team

Anita Jose, PhD

Alessandra de Marchena, LCSW

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