Coaching program to prevent child maltreatment in families
Official title: Caregiver Relational Responsiveness (RR): an Understudied Fidelity Construct As a Mechanism to Increase Protective Factors Against Maltreatment
Run by University of Pittsburgh · NCT06145451 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a coaching program to see if it can help families at risk of child maltreatment by improving how caregivers connect with service providers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 612 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Cleveland, Ohio and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06145451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult primary caregivers living in the tri-county area of Ohio with at least one child aged 0-17 and reporting maltreatment risk factors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a substantiated history of child maltreatment will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the role of Relational Responsiveness (RR) in enhancing the effectiveness of the Family Success Network (FSN), a community-based program aimed at preventing child maltreatment. By employing a realist-informed mixed method approach, the research will assess how caregiver engagement with service providers influences protective factors against maltreatment. The FSN serves families at risk but without a history of substantiated maltreatment, focusing on building tailored support plans through collaborative coaching. The study aims to validate the RR measure among participants and explore the contexts that enhance or inhibit its effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the risk of child maltreatment by enhancing caregiver engagement and support.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on caregiver engagement have been conducted, the specific focus on Relational Responsiveness as a mediating factor in maltreatment prevention is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being an adult primary caregiver living in the tri-county area * Having at least one child aged between 0-17 * Reporting at least one maltreatment risk factor at the time of intake * Receiving family coaching services at Tier II and above in FSN. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a substantiated history of child maltreatment
Where it's running
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Deborah Moon, PhD — University of Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Deborah J Moon, PhD
- Email: djm207@pitt.edu
- Phone: 412-383-5156
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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.