What is the mechanism of action of this treatment?

The Smoke Free SafeCare intervention combines promoting smoke-free home rules with reducing child maltreatment through parent training. The mechanism of action involves educating parents on the health risks of secondhand smoke and providing strategies to maintain a smoke-free environment, which protects children from respiratory issues and other health problems. Concurrently, the intervention includes SafeCare, a parent training program that teaches skills to improve parenting practices, enhance parent-child interactions, and reduce the risk of maltreatment. This dual approach is crucial for child abuse patients as it addresses both environmental health hazards and the quality of caregiving, leading to safer and healthier home environments.

What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Behavioral and educational interventions aimed at promoting smoke-free environments and reducing child maltreatment, such as those studied in the Smoke Free SafeCare trial, generally do not have direct physical side effects. However, potential psychological and social impacts may include increased stress or anxiety for parents as they adapt to new behaviors and rules, potential resistance or non-compliance from family members, and the need for ongoing support to maintain changes. These interventions require careful implementation to ensure they are supportive and non-judgmental to avoid negative emotional outcomes.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

There are no specific FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of child abuse. However, interventions similar to Smoke Free SafeCare, which focus on promoting smoke-free home environments and reducing child maltreatment, often involve behavioral and psychosocial approaches rather than pharmacological treatments. Programs like SafeCare, which is part of the Smoke Free SafeCare intervention, are evidence-based and aim to improve parenting skills and reduce child maltreatment through structured training and support. These types of interventions are critical in addressing the multifaceted needs of families at risk.

What other types of research exist?

Promising alternatives to Smoke Free SafeCare for 2024 include: 1) The Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) model, which integrates child maltreatment prevention into pediatric primary care by addressing risk factors such as parental stress and substance abuse. 2) The Family Check-Up (FCU) program, which provides tailored family support and has shown effectiveness in reducing child behavior problems and improving parenting practices. 3) The Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), which offers a multi-level system of parenting support and has demonstrated success in reducing child maltreatment and improving child outcomes. These programs are evidence-based and have shown positive results in promoting safe and healthy home environments.

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Smoke-Free Home Program for Reducing Child Exposure to Smoking (SFSC Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Michelle Kegler

Research Sponsored by Georgia State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up assessed at 1 year

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests a combined program called SFSC that helps low-income families create smoke-free homes and improve parenting skills. The goal is to reduce smoke exposure and improve child safety and health. The program targets families with high smoking rates and multiple risks affecting children's well-being.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for SafeCare providers who have completed specific training and work in high-smoking areas, as well as mothers aged 18+ with a child protection case, who smoke or live with a smoker at home, and have a child between ages 0-5 (or 0-9 in Oklahoma).

What is being tested?

The study tests Smoke Free SafeCare (SFSC), which combines promoting smoke-free homes (STBO) and parent training to reduce child maltreatment (SafeCare). It's compared against the standard SafeCare program to see if it better reduces secondhand smoke exposure.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort when changing smoking habits or during parenting training.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ assessed at 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~assessed at 1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed at 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Smoke

Smoke Free Home Rules (Questionnaire)

+1 more

Secondary study objectives

Parenting Stress Inventory (PSI)

Parenting Young Children Survey (PYCS)

Perceived Stress Scale

+1 more

Other study objectives

Demographic - Age

Demographic - Disability

Demographic - Education

+8 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Smoke Free SafeCare (SFSC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Providers randomized to this group will receive additional SFSC training and will disseminate SFSC program to families who report having a smoker in the home.

Group II: Standard SafeCareActive Control1 Intervention

Providers randomized to this group will disseminate the Standard SafeCare program to families who report having a smoker in the home.

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Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

The Smoke Free SafeCare intervention combines promoting smoke-free home rules with reducing child maltreatment through parent training. The mechanism of action involves educating parents on the health risks of secondhand smoke and providing strategies to maintain a smoke-free environment, which protects children from respiratory issues and other health problems. Concurrently, the intervention includes SafeCare, a parent training program that teaches skills to improve parenting practices, enhance parent-child interactions, and reduce the risk of maltreatment. This dual approach is crucial for child abuse patients as it addresses both environmental health hazards and the quality of caregiving, leading to safer and healthier home environments.

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