ACT Together: web program with brief coaching for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a one-group, pretest–posttest mixed-methods pilot delivering six self-paced web ACT modules plus six brief weekly phone coaching sessions by occupational therapists working in pediatric outpatient clinics. The study is coordinated by the University of South Florida and completed remotely using secure online platforms, with coaching delivered by phone. Primary outcomes focus on feasibility, usability, acceptability, and preliminary changes in parent mental health and coping measures, supplemented by qualitative interviews about participant and therapist experiences. Recruitment uses clinic-based flyers to enroll therapists and parent caregivers, who complete baseline and post-intervention questionnaires online.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities):

1. Community-dwelling adults (aged ≥18 years) with primary caregiving responsibility for a child with disabilities (aged \<18 years) who is enrolled in a participating clinic;
2. Expected to use services at the participating clinic at least once per week over the next three months;
3. Willing to learn strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts; and
4. Have access to a web-enabled device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop) with reliable internet access at home or in a public space (e.g., library).

Exclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities):

1. Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers (non-English speaking) that would impede participation;
2. Suicidal intent or suicide attempt(s) within the past six months;
3. Participation in another parent support research study at the time of recruitment; or
4. More than three hospitalizations of either the parent or child within the past year, or other serious health concerns that would interfere with program engagement.

Inclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists):

1. Be willing to participate in training, program implementation, and study evaluations; and
2. Currently work in a pediatric clinic that serves at least 15 children who attend the clinic at least once per week.

Exclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists): N/A

Where it's running

• University of South Florida
  Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Areum Han, PhD — University of South Florida
• Study coordinator: Areum Han, PhD
• Email: areumhan@usf.edu
• Phone: 813-396-0524

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.