A program to improve family communication and resolve conflicts
Effectiveness of an Empirically Supported Family Intervention: Mental Health Outcomes, Mechanisms of Effect, and Organizational Factors
This study is testing a program to help families communicate better and resolve conflicts, comparing a self-study approach with coaching to a more interactive option with video sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Notre Dame Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Fort Wayne, Indiana and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04980794 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a psychoeducation-based program aimed at enhancing mental health in families by improving communication and conflict resolution. Families will be randomly assigned to either a self-study condition with coaching or a more interactive condition that includes video sessions with a family coach. The program will be implemented in community settings across three cities in Indiana, with assessments conducted before, after, and one year following the intervention. The research will also explore factors affecting the program's implementation and scalability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include families with two parents or primary caregivers and a child aged 4 to 17 who can communicate in English.
Not a fit: Families that are single-parent or cannot communicate in English may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance mental health and family dynamics by reducing conflict and improving communication.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using psychoeducation and coaching to improve family dynamics, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Two parents or primary caregivers * Child between 4 and 17 years old * English literate * Able/willing to participate through the 12-month follow up assessment. Exclusion Criteria: * Families who cannot communicate in English * Single parent families
Where this trial is running
Fort Wayne, Indiana and 2 other locations
- Fort Wayne Center for Children and Families — Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- Indianapolis Virtual Site — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Katie N Bergman, PhD
- Email: kbergman@nd.edu
- Phone: 574-631-0956
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.