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Evaluating an Adverse Childhood Experience-Targeting Advocate Model of a Substance Use Prevention Program
Sponsor: RTI International
Summary
Primary Objective: Conduct a rigorous evaluation of a prevention-based intervention designed to mitigate the harms of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) exposure and prevent future ACEs, substance use, and overdose within 36 communities experiencing a disproportionate burden of substance use and ACEs. The study has three aims: (1) use a cluster randomized controlled trial to test effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) + Family Advocate (FA) intervention on substance use, overdose, and ACEs in 18 communities compared with SFP-only in 18 communities; (2) conduct a robust process evaluation informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to explore implementation barriers and facilitators; and (3) conduct a cost evaluation to accurately estimate the costs required to implement SFP and SFP+FA and assess the cost-effectiveness of SFP+FA relative to SFP alone. Findings will provide a roadmap about the best ways to help disproportionately affected communities prevent substance use, overdose, and ACEs.
Official title: Evaluating an Adverse Childhood Experience-Targeting Advocate Model of a Substance Use Prevention Program: A Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
360
Start Date
2023-11-29
Completion Date
2027-09-29
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Strengthening Families Program + Family Advocate
This intervention will integrate clinically trained, trauma-informed Family Advocates (FA) into the established, evidence-based Strengthening Families Program (SFP). Families will participate in the SFP7-17 curriculum, which consists of 11 sessions over 10-14 weeks. FAs will assist families in accessing community resources for substance use and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) prevention and treatment.
Strengthening Families Program
This intervention consists of the SFP7-17 Group Class Curriculum. Families will participate in the SFP7-17 curriculum, which consists of 11 sessions over 10-14 weeks.
Locations (1)
New Jersey Prevention Network
Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States