Family Intervention for Teen Drinking in the ER

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Alcohol Abuse

In brief

The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial with five aims: 1. To investigate the engagement potential and effectiveness of a family-centered intervention (MDFT) and Family Motivational Interviewing Intervention (FMII)/group for teens with alcohol-related crises; 2. To explore differential treatment effects with comorbid adolescents; 3. To examine the role of motivation and family factors as treatment mediators; 4. To examine long-term abstinence, patterns and predictors of relapse up to 18 months follow-up; and 5. To compare the total and net monetary benefits to society of MDFT, FMII/group, and standard care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01229748

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

104

Starts

2010-11-01

Expected to finish

2015-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-01

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between ages 12 to 18 years old
• Present in ER/trauma unit
• Meet minimum cut-off of 4 on the AUDIT; OR BAC of 0.01% or more on QED; OR report alcohol use within 6 hours of ER visit
• Not receiving any other behavioral treatment
• At least one parent/guardian is willing to participate in assessments and intervention
• Parent consent/youth assent

You may not qualify if…

• Meet DSM-IV dependence criteria for any substance other than alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco
• Mental retardation or pervasive developmental disorders
• Psychotic symptoms
• Current suicidality

Where it is running

• Jackson Memorial Hospital — Miami, Florida, United States
• University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — Miami, Florida, United States
• Miami Children's Hospital — Miami, Florida, United States

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