What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Educational and supportive services similar to those in the REACH program, which focus on relationship enhancement, parenting skills, and economic self-sufficiency, generally have minimal physical side effects. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological challenges such as increased stress or anxiety when addressing personal and familial issues. Additionally, the process of learning and applying new skills can sometimes lead to temporary frustration or feelings of being overwhelmed. Overall, these interventions are considered safe and beneficial for improving family stability and individual well-being.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

The REACH program focuses on providing educational and supportive services to improve relationship, parenting, and economic skills. While the FDA does not approve social and educational interventions, similar supportive programs have been implemented in various community and clinical settings. These programs aim to enhance family stability, parenting effectiveness, and economic self-sufficiency, contributing to overall well-being and quality of life.

What other types of research exist?

Promising alternatives to the REACH program include: 1) Project ECHO, which uses teleconferencing to improve clinician knowledge and confidence in managing complex psychiatric conditions, potentially benefiting family stability through better mental health management. 2) SOLE MATES, a program that promotes physical activity and engagement between mothers and teens, which has shown positive feasibility metrics and increased daily steps, indicating improved family dynamics and health. 3) Transition to Adult IBD Care, a telehealth hybrid intervention that improves transition readiness, self-management skills, and disease knowledge, which can be adapted to other chronic conditions to support family health and stability.

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Relationship Enhancement Program for Marital Challenges (REACH Trial)

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Under age 18

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 22 weeks after baseline

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial involves the REACH program, which helps low-income, at-risk individuals in certain Florida counties improve their relationships, parenting skills, and financial stability. By providing training in these areas, the program aims to make families more stable and improve their quality of life.

Who is the study for?

The REACH trial is for adults over 18 living in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties on the Gulf Coast of Florida who want to improve their marriage or committed relationship skills. It's not open to those under 18 or living outside these areas.

What is being tested?

REACH tests a program called Marriage and Relationship Enhancement Skills (MRES) Intervention aimed at fostering healthy relationships, effective parenting/co-parenting, economic self-sufficiency, and family stability.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical treatments, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. Participants may experience emotional discomfort addressing personal issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 22 weeks after baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~22 weeks after baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 22 weeks after baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary study objectives

Family Environment Survey (FES)

Secondary study objectives

Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (RDAS)

Other study objectives

Economic Self-Sufficiency Scale (ESS)

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: Marriage and Relationship Enhancement Skills (MRES) InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The Intervention group will be assigned a Case Manager and begin Marriage and Relationship Enhancement Skills (MRES) class weekly and meet with their Case Manager as needed.

Group II: Wait list controlActive Control1 Intervention

The Control group will be placed on a wait-list and offered services as soon as they complete the study's final 22-week follow-up measures. Control participants will not be assigned a Case Manager and will not receive any comparable services from our agency until they complete their 22-week measures.

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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 REACH program focuses on enhancing relationship skills, improving parenting abilities, and fostering economic self-sufficiency. The mechanisms of action for these interventions typically involve psychoeducation, skills training, and supportive services. Psychoeducation helps patients understand the importance of healthy relationships and effective parenting, while skills training provides practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and financial management. Supportive services offer ongoing assistance and resources to help patients apply these skills in real-life situations. These mechanisms are crucial for intervention patients as they promote stability, improve family dynamics, and enhance overall quality of life.

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