Can a soap Opera–Style parenting program curb teen depression and suicide?

NCT ID NCT05426057

NEW Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an online parenting program, eHealth Familias Unidas, can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior in Hispanic adolescents aged 12 to 16. The program involves 13 online sessions that aim to strengthen family communication and protective factors. Researchers will compare outcomes across 18 pediatric primary care clinics in South Florida to see if the program improves youth mental health and reduces drug use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: eHealth Familias Unidas Mental Health, an online parenting program delivered over 13 sessions (video parent groups and family web sessions) in Spanish or English
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could offer a scalable, family-based approach to prevent and reduce mental health issues and suicide risk in Hispanic youth, potentially integrated into routine primary care.
What could go wrong: The trial is early-stage and relies on self-reported outcomes; the program's success depends on family engagement and may not generalize beyond the studied population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression substance abuse Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY DRUG USE SUICIDE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Banyan Health Systems
WITHDRAWN

Miami, Florida, 33189, United States
Belkys Bravo Clinic
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33145, United States
Borinquean Medical Centers
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33137, United States
Broward Community Health
WITHDRAWN

Miami, Florida, 33021, United States
Care Resource
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33135, United States
Community Health of South Florida
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33023, United States
Jessie Trice Community Health Center
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33010, United States
Mailman for Child Devlopment
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
Medlife Clinical Research
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
Nicklaus Children Hospital
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
Pediatric Consultants of Kendall, P.A.
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33175, United States
Pediatric Mobile Clinic
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
Prime Care Health
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33134, United States
South Florida Pediatric Partners
COMPLETED

Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
UHealth Pediatrics at Kendall
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
UM Pediatric Mobile Clinic
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
UM UHealth Pediatrics at the Professional Arts Center
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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