FostrSpace App for Addiction

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMarina Tolou-Shams, PhD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to understand how an online digital health application (app) called FostrSpace can reduce substance use among youth (ages 13-20 years old) in foster care.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young individuals aged 13-20 who are in foster care and struggling with substance use, specifically addiction or prescription drug abuse. The study aims to help them through the use of a digital health application.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 13-20 years old, speak English, have a CASA worker, and can access the web.

I am a CASA worker over 18, assigned to a youth aged 13-20.

Exclusion Criteria

I am a non-English speaker working with a youth nearing the end of CASA services.

Youth: Non-English speaking, within 3 months of ending with CASA services, cognitive impairment that precludes ability to provide informed consent

Participant Groups

The intervention being tested is an online app called FostrSpace, designed to support youth in foster care with substance use issues. Participants will attend informational sessions as part of the study.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InfoOnlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

CASA volunteers will attend a one-time 30-60 minute co-occurring SU and trauma ECHO training.

Group II: InfoECHOExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

CASA volunteers will attend a six 90-minute/biweekly co-occurring SU and trauma ECHO trainings.