Coaching program to prevent child maltreatment in families
Caregiver Relational Responsiveness (RR): an Understudied Fidelity Construct As a Mechanism to Increase Protective Factors Against Maltreatment
NA · University of Pittsburgh · NCT06145451
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 612 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Cleveland, Ohio and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06145451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients with a substantiated history of child maltreatment will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While studies on caregiver engagement have been conducted, the specific focus on Relational Responsiveness as a mediating factor in maltreatment prevention is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio and 2 other locations
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Maltreatment by Parent, maltreatment prevention, relational responsiveness