Family Acceptance Project Online (Pilot RCT)

Part of paid clinical trials in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sponsor
University of Michigan
Study ID
NCT06839859
Phase
PHASE2
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Family Relationships
  • LGBTQ
  • Minority Stress
  • Racial Disparities
  • Sexual Risk Reduction
  • Teen Dating Violence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Family Acceptance Project - Online — BEHAVIORAL
    a 9-week long online group program for LGBTQ+ youth of color and their parents / caregivers

Study Details

Research shows that sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) experience high rates of mental health problems and other challenges (e.g., social, academic). A major factor that leads to these challenges is family rejection (family behaviors and reactions that minimize, deny, ridicule and attempt to prevent or change a child's sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression). Racial and ethnic minority youth experience the highest rates of family rejection and related health risks. The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) is a research, education, and intervention initiative that was founded more than 20 years ago to help diverse families learn to support and affirm their SGMY. FAP's Family Support Model is grounded in the lived experiences of diverse SGMY and families and uses a culture-based family support framework that enables parents and caregivers to change rejecting behaviors that FAP's research has shown contribute to health risks and increase supportive and accepting behaviors that promote well-being for SGMY. The overall goal of this research project is to evaluate a nine-week online version of FAP's Family Support Model (FAP-O). The investigators will specifically study how FAP-O: 1. Promotes parent/caregiver acceptance and support of their sexual and gender minority youth. 2. Increases family bonding and communication. 3. Increases SGMYs' feelings of pride in being LGBTQ+ and more hopeful about the future. 4. Leads to reductions in mental health problems reported by SGMY who experience family rejection. Before receiving FAP-O's family support services, racial and ethnic minority SGMY (ages 14 to 25) and their caregivers will complete an initial pre-test survey. After completing this initial (baseline) survey, half of the families will participate in program sessions. Following the first round of sessions, all participants will complete an immediate follow-up survey, with an additional survey conducted six months after this. These surveys help us learn if FAP-O impacts the project's goals above. After the final survey, the other half of the families will attend program sessions. The investigators will also ask SGMY and caregivers to share what they liked about the program and their guidance for enhancing it.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 24, 2025
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
180 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Immediate Treatment
    Participants in this arm receive the intervention (9, 2-hour weekly sessions) immediately after enrollment
  • No Intervention: Waitlist Control
    Provide check-ins, provide resources, and offer participants in this arm the same intervention program as the experimental immediate treatment group after 6-month follow-ups and measurements have been completed.

Primary Outcome Measure

Depression (Youth and Caregivers) [ Time Frame: Past 2-weeks at pre-test (enrollment), past 2-weeks at post-test (within one week of intervention end), past 2-weeks at 6-month follow-up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MichiganAnn ArborMichigan48109
Katie Edwards, PhD
[email protected]
(734) 647-8812

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