Veteran FamiliesFOCUSNCT01626313
UCLA FOCUS Family Resiliency Training Research Study
A study testing FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training in people with Veteran Families and Family Communications, run by University of California, Los Angeles at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The study will examine the effectiveness of an eight session, manualized individual family resiliency training (IFRT) for families with one OEF/OIF/OND veteran in promoting better family communication relating to return to post military life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Veteran Families, Family Communications, Civilian Life Reintegration
- What is being tested?
- FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Dec 2011to Nov 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- OEF/OIF/OND Veteran adult family member
- cohabiting with significant other for 6 months or more
- at least one child age 5 to 17 years
Who cannot join
- active case with Child Protective Services
- conditions or substance use that limits ability to fully participate in the research program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: UCLA FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) Family Resiliency Training Research Study
The study will examine the effectiveness of an eight session, manualized individual family resiliency training (IFRT) for families with one OEF/OIF/OND veteran in promoting better family communication relating to return to post military life.
- Being tested
- FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training
- Keywords
- Veteran families, OEF, OIF, OND, Resiliency, Psycho educational training, Stress, Military
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency TrainingBehavioural
Eight session psycho educational training for families to enhance communication and reduce stressors related to return to post-military life.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate intervention | Active comparator | Subjects are randomized to receive immediate intervention of the 8 session FOCUS IFRT Receives: Behavioral: FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training |
| Waitlisted | Active comparator | Subjects are randomized to be waitlisted for 4 months, re-assessed and then receive intervention of the 8 session FOCUS IFRT Receives: Behavioral: FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Improvement on standardized behavioral health assessment scales
Measured: 4-6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2011 (estimated)
- Primary completionNov 2013 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2013 (estimated)
Why it stopped: Proposed studies were not funded
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Veteran FamiliesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of California, Los AngelesThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shirley Glynn, University of California, Los Angeles
- Investigators
- Patricia E Lester, MD, Principal investigator, University of California, Los Angeles
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01626313
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 11-003001
- Acronym
- FOCUS
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 20 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- UCLA FOCUS (Families OverComing Under Stress) Family Resiliency Training Research Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01626313
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FOCUS / 11-003001
- Keywords
- Veteran families, OEF, OIF, OND, Resiliency, Psycho educational training, Stress, Military
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: Proposed studies were not funded
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, Los AngelesUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study start
- Dec 2011 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2013 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study will examine the effectiveness of an eight session, manualized individual family resiliency training (IFRT) for families with one OEF/OIF/OND veteran in promoting better family communication relating to return to post military life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate intervention | Active comparator | Behavioral: FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency TrainingSubjects are randomized to receive immediate intervention of the 8 session FOCUS IFRT |
| Waitlisted | Active comparator | Behavioral: FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency TrainingSubjects are randomized to be waitlisted for 4 months, re-assessed and then receive intervention of the 8 session FOCUS IFRT |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- OEF/OIF/OND Veteran adult family member
- cohabiting with significant other for 6 months or more
- at least one child age 5 to 17 years
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- active case with Child Protective Services
- conditions or substance use that limits ability to fully participate in the research program
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency TrainingEight session psycho educational training for families to enhance communication and reduce stressors related to return to post-military life. | Behavioural | Immediate intervention, Waitlisted |
Primary outcome
Improvement on standardized behavioral health assessment scales
Time frame: 4-6 months
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Patricia E Lester, MD principal investigator
University of California, Los Angeles
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing FOCUS Individualized Family Resiliency Training in people with Veteran Families and Family Communications, run by University of California, Los Angeles at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Improvement on standardized behavioral health assessment scales (time frame: 4-6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.