Training for parents of toddlers born very premature to manage behavior issues
Official title: Parent training for parents of toddlers born very premature: A factorial design to test web delivery and telephone coaching
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10893446 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $562,754 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD104072-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893446 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of toddlers aged 2 years who were born very prematurely (gestational age at birth < 32 weeks).
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Breitenstein, Susan M — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Breitenstein, Susan M
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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.