A mobile app to help parents talk about race with their children
Promoting ColorBRAVE Conversations in Families: A Public Health Strategy to Advance Racial Equity
This study is testing a mobile app that helps parents talk to their young kids about race to see if it improves how children behave and feel.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tulane University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT05197998 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates a mobile app-based intervention called ColorBRAVE, aimed at guiding parents of K-2nd grade children in having productive conversations about race. The study will recruit a national sample of parents and their children, utilizing a wait-list controlled trial design to assess the intervention's impact. Key outcomes include improvements in prosocial behaviors and emotional well-being indicators among children. The study seeks to enhance parent-child communication regarding race and foster a supportive environment for children's development.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents or caregivers aged 18 and older with children aged 5 to 8 years who reside in the US.
Not a fit: Parents of children outside the K-2nd grade age range or those who do not reside in the US may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower parents to effectively discuss race with their children, promoting emotional well-being and prosocial behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in interventions addressing race conversations, this specific mobile app-based approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Residence in the US; caregiver age 18 years or older and child age 5-8 years old; ability to read and understand English
Where this trial is running
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tulane University — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David H. Chae, ScD, MA — Tulane University
- Study coordinator: David H. Chae, ScD, MA
- Email: dchae@tulane.edu
- Phone: 504-988-1847
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.