Testing an online parenting program to prevent mental health issues in children
A pilot test of a brief eHealth parent-focused prevention intervention with parents referred from primary care clinics
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-10675713
This study is working to make a helpful online parenting program easier for families to access by training doctors and healthcare providers to refer parents to it, so they can get the support they need without having to go to in-person sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10675713 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to a proven parenting program called GenerationPMTO by delivering it online. It focuses on training primary care providers to effectively refer parents to this eHealth program, making it easier for families to participate. The study will first develop a referral process and then pilot test it to ensure that parents can easily access the support they need. By integrating this program into primary care settings, the research seeks to overcome barriers that prevent parents from attending in-person sessions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 years who are seeking support for behavioral health concerns.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide parents with easier access to effective tools for preventing mental health issues in their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using online platforms for delivering parenting programs, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MEHUS, CHRISTOPHER J — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: MEHUS, CHRISTOPHER J
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.
Conditions: Mental disorders, Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease, Psychiatric Disorder, psychological disorder