Building Blocks: Strengthening parenting and family well-being
Official title: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Program Evaluation of A Parent Group to Support Child and Family Well-being
Run by York University · NCT07351630 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests a brief virtual course for caregivers of children up to 18 that teaches tools to improve family connection, manage stress, and solve problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | York University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Toronto, Ontario and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07351630 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are caregivers aged 18 or older who live in Ontario, have at least one child 18 or younger, can join virtual sessions using a digital device, and enroll in the BBFW program at York University's Psychology Clinic.
✕Probably not a fit
Caregivers who do not consent to research participation, live outside Ontario, lack access to a suitable digital device, or whose children are older than 18 are unlikely to 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
Building Blocks for Child and Family Well-being (BBFW) is a brief virtual program run through the York University Psychology Clinic that combines experiential learning, individually tailored strategies, and peer support to target parenting skills, family cohesion, and stress management. Caregivers aged 18 and older with children 18 and under who reside in Ontario and have access to a digital device are eligible to participate. The project is a program evaluation examining feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness by collecting participant feedback and outcome measures before and after the intervention. Findings will guide whether BBFW can be refined or expanded within clinic services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, BBFW could give caregivers practical skills to strengthen family relationships and reduce stress for both children and parents.
How similar studies have gone: Related family-systems and parenting interventions have shown benefits for parenting skills and family functioning, but brief virtual programs that integrate these elements have more limited published evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers aged 18 years or older participating in the BBFW program at York Univeristy's Psychology Clinic in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. * Caregivers with children 18 years old or under are eligible to participate in the BBFW program. * Caregivers must be residing in Ontario at the time of their service. * Caregivers must also have access to a digital device with a screen (e.g., phone, tablet, computer) that can be used for virtual services. Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers who do not consent to participate in research. * Caregivers whose children are older than 18 years old.
Where it's running
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York University Psychology Clinic
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
York University,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather Prime, PhD — York University
- Study coordinator: Heather Prime, PhD
- Email: hprime@yorku.ca
- Phone: 416-736-5117
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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.