Improving support for parents of adolescents in residential treatment
Official title: Optimizing residential treatment gains for adolescents through tailored behavioral parent training
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10982481 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 1, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $234,281 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH126008-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982481 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 11 to 17 who are transitioning from psychiatric residential treatment back to their family homes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not transitioning from residential treatment or those who do not have parental involvement may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.