Adapting an online parenting program to help Pakistani teens stay mentally well

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

The trial adapts the Partners in Parenting program for a Pakistani context and tests its preliminary effectiveness in reducing adolescent depressive symptoms after three months. It uses a three-arm randomized design comparing the culturally adapted program to control conditions, with 1300 parent-adolescent dyads recruited from eight cities. The study begins with qualitative work to tailor content to local needs, involving adolescents, parents, grandparents, healthcare professionals, and teachers, and continues with a randomized controlled phase. Primary outcome is adolescent depressive symptoms measured by the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ).

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

1. Parents who have an adolescent aged 12-18 years. (If they have more than one child in this age bracket, only one child can participate that will be depend on their own willingness and mutual understanding).
2. Have sufficient internet literacy, access, and/or ability to read and write.
3. Only 1 parent-adolescent dyad/family will be eligible to participate, that will be depend on their own willingness and mutual understanding.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of a diagnosed severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia) or a severe physical illness in either the parent or adolescent that would significantly impair their ability to participate meaningfully in the study procedures.
2. Lack of capacity to provide informed consent (parent) or assent (adolescent), as determined by the trained research team.
3. Families who are temporary residents in the study city

Where it's running

• Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Rabia Sattar, PhD (Scholar)
• Email: rabia.sattar@pill.org.pk
• Phone: +923332976807

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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.