A program to help parents support their children's playfulness
Promoting Playfulness: Tier 1 Strength-based Parent Education Program to Promote Child and Family Resilience
This study is testing an online program to help parents learn how to be more playful and supportive, so their kids aged 2 to 5 can grow and thrive, whether they have disabilities or not.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Florida Gulf Coast University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fort Myers, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06625255 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on enhancing the playfulness of parents to support the development of their children aged 2 to 5 years, both with and without disabilities. Parents will participate in an online educational program that combines play-based approaches with effective parenting tips. The study will assess the program's effectiveness through questionnaires measuring parental competency, stress, and children's behavior, alongside qualitative feedback from participants. The goal is to empower parents to become active change agents in their children's lives, fostering resilience within families.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are parents of children aged 2 to 5 years who do not have major disabilities and can commit to online sessions.
Not a fit: Parents of children with severe behavioral or sensory issues may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve children's developmental outcomes by equipping parents with the skills to support their play.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parent education approaches, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child aged 2 to 5 with no major disability (sensory, intellectual disability, neuromuscular disability). * Can commit to participating in two online sessions; * Has a device with a stable internet connection; and * Communicates with high school-level English. Exclusion Criteria: • Parents with children who have severe behavioral or sensory issues.
Where this trial is running
Fort Myers, Florida
- Little Eagles Learning Center — Fort Myers, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Fabrizi, PhD OTR/L — Associate Professor
- Study coordinator: Sarah E Fabrizi, PhD OTR/L
- Email: sfabrizi@fgcu.edu
- Phone: 1-239-590-1854
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.