Adolescent Mental Health Parenting Program for Teens and Parents (AMP-CARE)
Official title: Evaluating the Impact of Adolescent Mental Health Parenting Program for Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (AMP-CARE)
Run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · NCT07303062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A parent-training program is being tested to see if it helps parents feel more confident in parenting teens and to improve their understanding of teen development and mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cary, North Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 28, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07303062 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Parents or guardians of teens aged 11–14 who receive care at the participating UNC sites and speak English.
✕Probably not a fit
Parents of teens with severe mental illness or severe developmental delays may have limited benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial examines whether the AMP-CARE program improves parenting self-efficacy and mental health literacy among parents of teens aged 11–14. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the 6 virtual AMP-CARE sessions or be placed on a wait-list. All participants complete two surveys—at baseline and 6–12 weeks later—to measure changes in parenting confidence, knowledge about teen mental health, and promotive parenting practices. The study uses validated scales to assess outcomes and compares immediate intervention to delayed access. It is conducted at UNC-affiliated pediatric sites in North Carolina with English-speaking parents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, AMP-CARE could help parents support healthier teen mental health and stronger parent–teen relationships.
How similar studies have gone: Randomized trials of parenting programs for teens have shown improvements in parenting practices and family communication, supporting potential benefits for AMP-CARE.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or guardian of teen age 11-14 years * Receiving primary care at selected study sites * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Parents of children with severe mental illness (indicated by psychiatric hospitalization in the last 12 months or previous diagnosis of psychosis) * Parents of children with severe developmental delay (indicated by prior diagnosis of severe neurodevelopmental impairment, global developmental delay, severe expressive language delay) * Not available at time group is scheduled
Where it's running
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UNC Pediatrics at Panther Creek
Cary, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
UNC Children's Primary and Specialty Care at Carolina Pointe II
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yasamin Sanii, MD — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.