Trial Outcomes & Findings for Prevention of Substance Use in At-Risk Students: A Family-Centered Web Program (NCT NCT03060291)

NCT ID: NCT03060291

Last Updated: 2023-12-19

Results Overview

Parents reported on their child's effortful attention control via questionnaire using an 8-item subscale of the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire- Revised. Parents were asked to use a 5-pt scale with endpoints of "almost always untrue" and "almost always true" to indicate how well each of 8 statements described their child. Scores ranged from 1-5. High scores indicate greater self-regulation.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

322 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Results posted on

2023-12-19

Participant Flow

During two consecutive school years, all families with a 6th or 7th grade student enrolled in one of eight public middle schools in Oregon (two rural, two urban, and four suburban schools) were contacted and invited to participate via an email sent by the principal. Schools ranged in size from 294 to 839 students; the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch ranged from 52% to 100%. Families were recruited between February 2017 and June 2018.

432 families inquired about study participation. Some were excluded due to not returning the initial survey (n=66), declining to participate (n=8), or not meeting inclusion criteria (n=11). Siblings, monolingual Spanish speakers, and families who participated in prior FCU studies (n=25) were assigned to a nonexperimental condition; they received support but were not included in the analytic sample. Families who returned baseline surveys (n=322) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Baseline
STARTED
109
108
105
Baseline
COMPLETED
109
108
105
Baseline
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
3-month Follow-up
STARTED
109
108
105
3-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
101
98
103
3-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
8
10
2
6-month Follow-up
STARTED
109
108
105
6-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
102
95
101
6-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
7
13
4
12-month Follow-up
STARTED
109
108
105
12-month Follow-up
COMPLETED
102
92
99
12-month Follow-up
NOT COMPLETED
7
16
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
3-month Follow-up
Declined to respond
8
10
2
6-month Follow-up
Declined to respond
7
13
4
12-month Follow-up
Declined to respond
7
16
6

Baseline Characteristics

At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=218 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=216 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=210 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Total
n=644 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
parent
40.27 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.18 • n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
40.11 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.24 • n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
40.23 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.32 • n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
40.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.23 • n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Age, Continuous
child
11.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.69 • n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
11.87 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.76 • n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
11.93 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.68 • n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
11.88 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.71 • n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Sex: Female, Male
parent · Female
93 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
102 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
96 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
291 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Sex: Female, Male
parent · Male
16 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
6 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
9 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
31 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Sex: Female, Male
child · Female
54 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
51 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
49 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
154 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Sex: Female, Male
child · Male
55 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
57 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
56 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
168 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
parent · Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
10 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
8 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
27 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
parent · Not Hispanic or Latino
100 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
98 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
97 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
295 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
parent · Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
child · Hispanic or Latino
21 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
22 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
10 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
53 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
child · Not Hispanic or Latino
88 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
86 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
95 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
269 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
child · Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
3 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
6 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · Asian
3 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
4 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · Black or African American
4 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
2 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
7 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · White
87 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
86 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
94 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
267 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · More than one race
6 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
10 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
3 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
19 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
parent · Unknown or Not Reported
7 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
5 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
6 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
18 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
3 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
5 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · Asian
3 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
4 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
0 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · Black or African American
4 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
1 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
6 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · White
78 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
78 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
85 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
241 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · More than one race
14 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
16 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
12 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
42 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Race (NIH/OMB)
child · Unknown or Not Reported
9 Participants
n=109 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
10 Participants
n=108 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
5 Participants
n=105 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
24 Participants
n=322 Participants • At baseline there were 109 parent-child dyads in the web/ mobile-only condition, 108 dyads in the web/ mobile + coach condition, and 105 dyads in the wait list control condition. Data entered in this section represent individuals, not dyads. Child demographics were collected but only parent outcomes analyzed.
Region of Enrollment
United States
218 Participants
n=218 Participants
216 Participants
n=216 Participants
210 Participants
n=210 Participants
644 Participants
n=644 Participants
Family Socioeconomic Status (SES) Risk
0.99 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.17 • n=109 Participants • This variable was only collected from one member of each parent-child dyad (specifically, it was collected from the parent), so the row population is 1/2 of the overall population in which parents and children were combined.
1.20 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.39 • n=108 Participants • This variable was only collected from one member of each parent-child dyad (specifically, it was collected from the parent), so the row population is 1/2 of the overall population in which parents and children were combined.
0.90 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.11 • n=105 Participants • This variable was only collected from one member of each parent-child dyad (specifically, it was collected from the parent), so the row population is 1/2 of the overall population in which parents and children were combined.
1.03 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.23 • n=322 Participants • This variable was only collected from one member of each parent-child dyad (specifically, it was collected from the parent), so the row population is 1/2 of the overall population in which parents and children were combined.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Parents reported on their child's effortful attention control via questionnaire using an 8-item subscale of the Early Adolescent Temperament Questionnaire- Revised. Parents were asked to use a 5-pt scale with endpoints of "almost always untrue" and "almost always true" to indicate how well each of 8 statements described their child. Scores ranged from 1-5. High scores indicate greater self-regulation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Youth Effortful Control Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
Baseline
3.37 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92
3.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.91
3.34 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.95
Change From Baseline in Youth Effortful Control Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
3.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.88
3.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.85
3.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.95
Change From Baseline in Youth Effortful Control Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
3.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.84
3.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
3.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.88
Change From Baseline in Youth Effortful Control Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
3.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
3.31 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92
3.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Using a measure developed for the purposes of this study, parents were provided with a list of 14 parenting skills that closely corresponded to skills that were supported in the FCU Online parenting curriculum, shich as "providing praise and encouragement for good behavior" and "setting clear rules and expectations for behavior." For each parenting skill, parents were asked to indicate the importance of this skill during the middle school years using a 5-point scale with endpoints of "not at all important" and "very important." Scores ranged from 1-5. Higher scores indicate higher endorsement of the importance of parenting skills.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Importance Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
baseline
4.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.31
4.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.24
4.49 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.30
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Importance Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
4.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.35
4.59 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.27
4.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.31
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Importance Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
4.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.34
4.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.29
4.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.30
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Importance Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
4.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.34
4.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.29
4.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.32

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Using a measure developed for the purposes of this study, parents were provided with a list of 14 parenting skills that closely corresponded to skills that were supported in the FCU Online parenting curriculum, shich as "providing praise and encouragement for good behavior" and "setting clear rules and expectations for behavior." For each parenting skill, parents were asked to indicate their level of confidence in using each skill with their child using a 5-point scale with endpoints of "not at all confident" and "very confident." Scores ranged from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate greater confidence in using parenting skills.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Confidence Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
baseline
4.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.64
4.11 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.51
4.13 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.54
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Confidence Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
4.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.56
4.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.55
4.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.62
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Confidence Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
4.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.54
4.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.53
4.10 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.52
Change From Baseline in Sense of Parenting Confidence Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
4.15 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.58
4.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.54
4.03 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.55

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Parenting self-efficacy was assessed with 8 self-report items adapted from the Parenting Task Checklist. Using a 5-pt scale with endpoints of "not confident at all" and "very confident," parents were asked to indicated their level of confidence in handling 8 negative child behaviors such as "your child arguing with you about rules" and "your child's mood swings." Scores ranged from 0 to 4. Higher scores indicate greater parenting confidence/ self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Parenting Self-Efficacy Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
2.80 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.76
2.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.70
2.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.75
Change From Baseline in Parenting Self-Efficacy Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
2.90 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
2.86 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
2.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.75
Change From Baseline in Parenting Self-Efficacy Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
baseline
2.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.79
2.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.74
2.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.78
Change From Baseline in Parenting Self-Efficacy Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
2.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.73
2.91 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.65
2.81 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Parents reported on their child's problem behavior using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a 25-item brief behavioral screening questionnaire that consists of 5 subscales with 5 questions each. The 5 subscales are conduct problems, emotional problems, hyperactivity, peer problems, and prosocial behavior. Parents were asked to indicate the extent to which statements were true of their child's behavior in the past month using a 3-pt scale (not true, somewhat true, and certainly true). The conduct problems subscale included items such as "often loses temper" and "often fights with other youth or bullies them." Scores ranged from 0 to 10. High scores indicate greater conduct problems.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Youth Conduct Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
1.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.40
1.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.60
1.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.45
Change From Baseline in Youth Conduct Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
Baseline
1.37 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.81
1.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.65
1.05 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.38
Change From Baseline in Youth Conduct Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
1.32 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.63
1.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.55
1.24 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.54
Change From Baseline in Youth Conduct Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
1.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.57
1.12 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.54
1.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.44

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Parents reported on their child's problem behavior using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a 25-item brief behavioral screening questionnaire that consists of 5 subscales with 5 questions each. The 5 subscales are conduct problems, emotional problems, hyperactivity, peer problems, and prosocial behavior. Parents were asked to indicate the extent to which statements were true of their child's behavior in the past month using a 3-pt scale (not true, somewhat true, and certainly true). The hyperactivity subscale included items such as "restless, overactive, cannon sit still for long" and "easily distracted, concentration wanders." Scores ranged from 0 to 10. High scores indicate greater hyperactivity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Youth Hyperactivity Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
baseline
3.72 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.46
4.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.87
3.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.69
Change From Baseline in Youth Hyperactivity Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
3.11 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.39
3.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.37
3.24 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.32
Change From Baseline in Youth Hyperactivity Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
3.21 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.10
3.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.47
3.46 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.56
Change From Baseline in Youth Hyperactivity Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
3.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.02
3.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.39
3.31 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.43

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline; 3 months; 6 months; 1 year

Population: Number of participants differs between baseline and follow-up waves due to attrition (e.g., participants not returning follow-up surveys).

Parents reported on their child's problem behavior using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a 25-item brief behavioral screening questionnaire that consists of 5 subscales with 5 questions each. The 5 subscales are conduct problems, emotional problems, hyperactivity, peer problems, and prosocial behavior. Parents were asked to indicate the extent to which statements were true of their child's behavior in the past month using a 3-pt scale (not true, somewhat true, and certainly true). The emotional problems subscale included items such as "many worries or often seemed worried" and "often unhappy, depressed, or tearful." Scores ranged from 0 to 10. High scores indicate greater emotional problems.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Web/ Mobile-only
n=109 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online independently, without the help of a coach. FCU-Online, web/ mobile only: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior.
Web/Mobile + Coach
n=108 Participants
Participants will complete the FCU online and will be contacted by a family coach. The coach will conduct motivational interviewing and provide support to parents via phone. Participants in this condition will have contact with a coach at least 2 times. FCU-Online, web/ mobile + coach: Participants will be invited to complete the FCU via the FCU-Online website. They will complete an assessment, receive computer-generated feedback, and access to skills units designed to teach parents the importance of using specific parenting skills, provide practice opportunities to try these skills, and tools to track their use of these parenting skills and any associated changes in child behavior. Participants will also have access to a "family coach" who will motivate parents to enhance parenting skills and provide support while they are learning to use these skills.
Wait List Control
n=105 Participants
Participants in this condition will receive "middle school as usual", meaning that they will continue to receive whatever services are normally provided by the middle school during the year of their participation in the study. Once their research participation is completed (i.e., after they complete their final follow-up survey), participants in this condition will be offered the opportunity to use the FCU-Online website if they wish, without the support of a coach. No additional data will be collected.
Change From Baseline in Youth Emotional Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
Baseline
2.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.28
2.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.12
2.34 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.27
Change From Baseline in Youth Emotional Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
3-month follow-up
2.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.23
2.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.97
2.56 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.42
Change From Baseline in Youth Emotional Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
6-month follow-up
2.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.37
2.31 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.04
2.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.30
Change From Baseline in Youth Emotional Problems Across 12 Months (Parent Report)
12-month follow-up
2.64 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.43
2.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.96
2.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.37

Adverse Events

Web/ Mobile-only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Web/Mobile + Coach

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Wait List Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Allison Caruthers

University of Oregon Prevention Science Institute

Phone: 503-412-3770

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place