Training for parents of toddlers born very premature to manage behavior issues

Parent training for parents of toddlers born very premature: A factorial design to test web delivery and telephone coaching

NIH-funded research Ohio State University · NIH-10893446

This study is creating a friendly training program for parents of toddlers who were born very early, helping them tackle common behavior issues like aggression and defiance using easy-to-use apps and phone support.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionOhio State University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10893446 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a behavioral parent training program specifically for parents of toddlers who were born very prematurely. It aims to address common behavioral problems such as aggression and defiance that can arise in these children. The program will utilize digital applications and telephone coaching to provide accessible support for parents, helping them manage their child's unique behavioral challenges. By tailoring the intervention to the needs of these families, the research seeks to improve parent engagement and effectiveness of the training.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents of toddlers aged 2 years who were born very prematurely (gestational age at birth < 32 weeks).

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include parents of children who were not born prematurely or those whose children are older than 2 years.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide parents with effective tools and strategies to manage behavioral issues in their toddlers born very premature, leading to better long-term outcomes for the children.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with behavioral parent training programs for children with problem behaviors, but this specific approach for former VPT infants is novel.

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.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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