Improving support for parents of adolescents in residential treatment
Optimizing residential treatment gains for adolescents through tailored behavioral parent training
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10982481
This study is all about helping parents support their teens as they move from a treatment center back home, using a friendly online program and group discussions to make sure everyone feels connected and confident in keeping up the progress their kids made.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10982481 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of adolescents from psychiatric residential treatment back to their homes by providing tailored behavioral training for their parents. It aims to address the challenges parents face in maintaining the treatment gains their children achieved during their stay. The approach involves a web-based program called Parenting Wisely, supplemented with clinician-facilitated discussion groups to foster community support and skill individualization. By leveraging technology, the study seeks to improve parent engagement and reduce feelings of isolation, ultimately benefiting both parents and adolescents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 11 to 17 who are transitioning from psychiatric residential treatment back to their family homes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not transitioning from residential treatment or those who do not have parental involvement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better long-term outcomes for adolescents by equipping their parents with effective behavior management skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that web-based parent training programs can be effective, indicating a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HERBELL, KAYLA — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HERBELL, KAYLA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.