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Evaluating Caregiver Involvement in Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use

This study is looking at the best way to help teenagers (ages 12-17) who have mild alcohol use problems. Researchers want to see if involving a caregiver helps more than just working with the teen alone. They are comparing three approaches: "Teen Intervene - Adolescent Only" (where only the teen participates in 2-3 sessions), "Teen Intervene with Caregiver Session" (where the teen has 2-3 sessions and there's also a caregiver session), and "Family Check Up" (an online program for parents). The study will follow participants for 12 months to see how their alcohol use changes. You might be able to join if you are 12-17 years old, have mild to moderate alcohol or other substance use, and speak English. The study plans to enroll 615 participants.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 615 participants to compare three different behavioral interventions for adolescent alcohol use problems.
What's involved
Participants will receive 2-3 sessions of either "Teen Intervene - Adolescent Only," "Teen Intervene with Caregiver Session," or participate in the "Family Check Up" online program.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 12 months after the intervention to measure changes in alcohol use.

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NCT06593652

Evaluating Caregiver Involvement in Primary Care-Based Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol Use Problems

Recruiting
NAAges 12–17InterventionalTreatment
Indiana University
~615 participants
Updated 2026-01-02 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Teen Intervene - Adolescent OnlyTeen Intervene with Caregiver SessionFamily Check Up

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Timeline Follow-Back
Measured over *0-at time of intervention, *3 months after time of intervention; *6 months after time of intervention; *12 months after time of intervention

Conditions

Alcohol Use
Adolescent
Mild Alcohol Use Disorder
Mild Substance Use Disorder

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Indiana1

Study leadership

  • Zachary Adams, PhD, HSPP · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Indiana University
  • Tamika Zapolski, PhD, HSPP · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Indiana University

Who to contact

SPARC Research Team
[email protected]
(317) 274-7715
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

12-17 years old;
Mild to moderate severity for alcohol use (based on standardized surveys from their primary care provider or clinical indication) or other substance use
English language fluency

Exclusion

N/A

What this trial measures

  • Timeline Follow-Back*0-at time of intervention, *3 months after time of intervention; *6 months after time of intervention; *12 months after time of intervention

    30 items that assess daily alcohol usage over the past month will be administered to all participants. Participants will be queried about number of standard drinks consumed each day.