Can a soap Opera–Style parenting program curb teen depression and suicide?
NCT ID NCT05426057
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 468 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female and male adolescents, who self-identify as Hispanic (or Latino(a)) 2. Adolescent between the ages of 12 - 16 years 3. Adolescent living with an adult primary caregiver who is willing to participate 4. Families must have broadband internet access on a device, including (but not limited to) a smartphone, iPad, tablet, computer at their home or other location (e.g., school, library, etc.) 5. Families screening positive on poor family communication (a score of less than 75 on the communication measure; see measures) or youth reporting elevated depressive or anxiety symptom scores (defined as 70 to 90 on the K-CAT) or a history of suicide behavior (ideation or attempts). Exclusion Criteria: * Families reporting plans to move out of the South Florida area during the study period.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
6 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Banyan Health Systems
WITHDRAWNMiami, Florida, 33189, United States
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Belkys Bravo Clinic
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33145, United States
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Borinquean Medical Centers
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33137, United States
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Broward Community Health
WITHDRAWNMiami, Florida, 33021, United States
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Care Resource
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33135, United States
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Community Health of South Florida
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33023, United States
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Jessie Trice Community Health Center
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33010, United States
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Mailman for Child Devlopment
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Medlife Clinical Research
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Nicklaus Children Hospital
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Pediatric Consultants of Kendall, P.A.
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33175, United States
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Pediatric Mobile Clinic
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Prime Care Health
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33134, United States
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South Florida Pediatric Partners
COMPLETEDMiami, Florida, 33173, United States
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UHealth Pediatrics at Kendall
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33176, United States
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UM Pediatric Mobile Clinic
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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UM UHealth Pediatrics at the Professional Arts Center
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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