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Evaluation of a support program for caregivers of substance-using adolescents

Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) administered to caregivers of substance-using adolescents and young adults: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN12212515
Enrollment
160
Registered
2019-03-04
Start date
2018-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Substance use Mental and Behavioural Disorders Substance use

Interventions

Current interventions as of 06/10/2022: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the intervention delivery changed from face-to-face at the clinic to video conference after receiving approval for this amendment

Sponsors

Stockholm County Council
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Current participant inclusion criteria as of 06/10/2022: Guardian/caregiver/previous caregiver: 1. Formal or informal present or previous caregiver to a substance-using adolescent/young adult 2. Living with, or being in close contact with, the adolescent at least 50% of the time per month, with no plan to change this pattern 3. Explicit wish that the adolescent/young adult seek formal treatment Adolescent/young adult of the participating present/previous caregiver: 1. Aged 15-24 years 2. Existing problems related to alcohol or drug 3. Would deny formal treatment at study entry according to the caregiver _____ Previous participant inclusion criteria: Guardian/caregiver: 1. Formal or informal caregiver to a substance-using adolescent 2. Living with the adolescent at least 50% of the time per month, with no plan to change this pattern 3. Explicit wish that the adolescent seek formal treatment 4. Living in the Stockholm region Adolescent of the participating caregiver: 1. Aged 15-19 years 2. Existing problems related to alcohol or drug 3. Would deny formal treatment at study entry according to the caregiver

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Guardian/caregiver: 1. Fulfill criteria for substance related diagnosis according to DSM-5 (excluding nicotine) 2. Reporting drug use more frequent than one time per month during the last 12 months 3. Prevailing psychological or cognitive problems considered as a barrier in using the program materials, e.g. psychotic conditions 4. Participation in other support programs for significant others to people with drug or alcohol problems currently or during the last three months Adolescent (according to the caregiver): 1. Prevailing psychological or cognitive problems e.g. psychotic conditions, neuropsychiatric disorders 2. Treatment contact for substance problems during the last 30 days 3. Violent behavior against the guardian during the past year

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Adolescents help-seeking behavior as reported by caregivers at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 weeks follow-up. At inclusion and at week 24, the information is provided in the form of an interview. At week 6 and 12, the information is provided in the form of a questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The following are self-reported by caregivers of their own and the adolescent's status at the baseline and at 6, 12 and 24 weeks: 1. Adolescent drug and alcohol consumption, assessed using: 1.1. Timeline Followback (TLFB) 1.2. Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) 1.3. Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) 2. Adolescent's mental health, assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) 3. Caregiver's mental health, assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21 4. Caregiver's relational satisfaction, assessed using the Relationship Happiness Scale 5. Caregiver's quality of life, asessed using: 5.1. EQ-5D 5.2. Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) 6. Caregiver's self-efficacy, assessed using the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale 7. Caregiver's psychological flexibility, assessed using the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire - II (AAQ-II)

Countries

Sweden

Contacts

Public ContactOla Siljeholm

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026