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FCT Study: Reducing the Need for Out-of-Home Placements
NCT03641664 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Does Family Centered Treatment (FCT) result in better youth, family, and cost outcomes, as compared to a Level II or Level III out-of-home placement (OHP)? The investigators test the hypotheses that among children/youth authorized to a Level II or Level III out-of-home placement, relative to youth who receive such a placement, those who receive FCT will have: * Better: family functioning and mental/behavioral health outcomes (youth and caregiver). * Lower probability of: being subject of a child protective services report, entering (or re-entering) foster care, being arrested, being retained in grade, being chronically absent (missing \>15 days), dropping out of high school, or receiving an out-of-home placement. * Lower cost of care.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Family Centered Treatment
- BEHAVIORAL Level II or Level III Out of Home Placement
Study Locations (2)
North Carolina
- Cardinal Innovations Health Care — Charlotte
- Partners Behavioral Health Management — Elkin
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 750 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-09-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03641664
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03641664 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 750 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,129 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Mental Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Family Centered Treatment is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03641664 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03641664 about?
NCT03641664 is a clinical study titled "FCT Study: Reducing the Need for Out-of-Home Placements". Does Family Centered Treatment (FCT) result in better youth, family, and cost outcomes, as compared to a Level II or Level III out-of-home placement (OHP)? The investigators test the hypotheses that among children/youth authorized to a Level II or Level III out-of-home placement, relative to youth ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03641664?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 750 participants. The study started on 2018-09-10. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03641664 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mental Disorder, Behavior Problem, Emotional Problem. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03641664?
The interventions under investigation include: Family Centered Treatment (BEHAVIORAL), Level II or Level III Out of Home Placement (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03641664?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,129 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03641664 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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