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Family skills programme aims to prevent drug use and violence in gilgit baltistan

NCT ID NCT05933850

Prevention Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a culturally adapted version of the Strong Families programme in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The programme teaches parenting skills and strengthens family bonds to prevent drug use, violence, and other problems in children aged 8-15. About 90 families will be randomly assigned to either the programme or a waiting list. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the programme is, and whether it improves child behavior and family functioning.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Strong Families Programme (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this programme could provide a low-cost, community-based way to prevent drug use, violence, and other negative outcomes in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small exploratory study with only 90 families, so results may not apply broadly. The programme is behavioural, so effects depend on family engagement and may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female primary caregiver to a child aged between 8-15 years * Able to speak and understand Urdu language * Capable to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Families that had already taken part in another family skills training programme in the past 6 months or where the caregiver lived separately from the child * Not the primary caregiver of the child * Unlikely to be available for the duration of the whole study and outcome assessments (e.g., temporary residence).

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Mental health

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community setting

    RECRUITING

    Karachi, 75600, Pakistan

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