Effectiveness of the Parents as Partners program for new parents in Portugal
Parents as Partners: Effectiveness of the Program in a Portuguese Sample of Couples During the Transition to Parenthood
This study tests if the 'Parents as Partners' program can help new parents in Portugal work better together as a team while raising their child under three years old.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto) |
| Trial ID | NCT06483841 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Parents as Partners' program, designed to support couples transitioning to parenthood with a child up to 3 years old. The program consists of eight weekly group sessions lasting two hours each, focusing on enhancing coparenting relationships through a structured curriculum. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study will assess both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, including participant perceptions of the program's usefulness. Couples will be recruited from nurseries and private clinics, and the sessions will be facilitated by trained psychologists.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are heterosexual couples who are first-time parents living together with a child under 3 years old.
Not a fit: Couples with severe mental health issues, domestic violence situations, or problematic substance use may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the coparenting relationship and overall family dynamics for new parents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar interventions aimed at enhancing father involvement and coparenting.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Heterosexual couples * Both members of a couple accept to participate * Couples should have only one child who should be up to 3 years of age * Both members of the couple must have been parents for the first time together, i.e., they cannot have children from previous relationships * Should live together. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe mental health problems, * Situations of domestic violence, * Problematic use of alcohol and/or drugs.
Where this trial is running
Porto
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto — Porto, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carolina Garraio, MsC — PhD Candidate
- Study coordinator: Carolina Garraio, MsC
- Email: carolinagarraio@fpce.up.pt
- Phone: 000-000-0000
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.