New online parenting program aims to keep kids off drugs
NCT ID NCT05332275
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a web-based program called T.E.C.H. Parenting that teaches parents of middle-schoolers how to talk about media and set rules around it. The goal is to reduce kids' exposure to substance use in movies, shows, and online content, which may lower their risk of trying drugs or alcohol. Researchers will enroll 120 parents and track changes in parenting behaviors over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- web-based media parenting program (T.E.C.H. Parenting)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give parents a practical, online tool to help prevent their children from starting to use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 parents, so results may not apply to everyone. The program relies on parents' self-reports, which can be biased.
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Locations
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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