๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-16

Primary Connections for Youth and Families (NCT05964010)

Adolescent-Only SBI Versus Family-Based SBI in Primary Care for Adolescent Alcohol Use

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a standard adolescent-only approach to substance use screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment to a in primary care settings. Primary outcomes (AOD use, co-occurring behavior problems, parent-youth communication about AOD use) and secondary outcomes (adolescent quality of life, therapy attendance) are assessed at screen/initial and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months follow-up.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Columbia University Medical Center โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Standard Screening (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard Psychoeducation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard Brief Negotiated Interview (BNI) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard Referral to Treatment (RT) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Family Screening (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Family Psychoeducation (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Family Brief Negotiated Interview (BNI) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Family Facilitated Conversation (FC) & Referral to Treatment (RT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Columbia University Medical Center โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (212) 841-5265

Email: nporter@toendaddiction.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—