Personalized PCIT in community mental health settings for children with behavior problems
Official title: Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Pilot of Personalized PCIT In Community Mental Health Settings
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11357141 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot study will test a personalized version of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (MY PCIT) in real-world community mental health clinics to help 0- to 21-year-olds with externalizing behavior problems and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | July 6, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $395,457 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH144540-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11357141 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and youth up to 21 years old with externalizing behavior disorders and their families, receiving services in community mental health settings.
✕Less likely to help
Families not engaged in PCIT or not in community settings may not benefit from this approach.
What this research studies
This project will implement a personalized version of PCIT in community mental health settings to see if tailoring the treatment to family needs improves engagement and outcomes. It uses a pre-treatment assessment of parent beliefs to guide therapy tools and guidance for clinicians. The study will track how families start and stay in treatment, and whether child behavior improves over time. Results could show whether MY PCIT works better in real-world clinics than traditional PCIT. The focus is on practical delivery, engagement, and meaningful child and family outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in community clinics could experience higher engagement and better behavior outcomes for children with externalizing problems.
How similar studies have gone: Past PCIT trials show promise, but effectiveness in community settings with personalization remains to be demonstrated.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeh, May — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Yeh, May
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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.