Parents Helping Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation (PhP-VX)
University of Nebraska
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to test if this new intervention works to help adolescents quit vaping. A key feature of the program is the use of peer support for parents, delivered by trained parent coaches. Participants will complete baseline and follow up surveys. Parents in the intervention arm will receive peer support as part of the program.
Description
This objective of study is to develop and test the feasibility of a novel Parents-helping-Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation (PhP-VX) program. The investigators will conduct a feasibility pilot test with 100 parent-adolescent dyads recruited from an EHR system. Half of the dyads will receive the "PhP-VX" program for 3 months, and half of the dyads will be assigned to the control (no-treatment) group. The PhP-VX program consists of two key components: 1) online lessons for participating parents and adolescents and 2) one on one sessions with a coach for parents. Eligible dyads will be randoml…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 15–18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
ADOLESCENT INCLUSION: * 15-18 * Report vaping in the previous 30 days * English literacy PARENT INCLUSION: * Biological, adoptive, stepparents, or adult guardian of adolescent participating * Have face-to-face contact with the adolescent at least one day per week during the study period * Access to a computer or mobile phone at home * Interested in helping adolescent quit e-cigarette/vape use
Interventions
- BehavioralParents Helping Parents program
Our innovative vaping cessation program will include two key components: 1) online training for parents and their offspring, and 2) parent-helping-parent coach sessions. Parents and children in the control setting will receive no treatments during the intervention (Baseline to Month 3). Dyads will be provided online training materials after the 6 month follow up.
Location
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, Nebraska