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 typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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