Evaluating the AFFEKT parenting program for children with behavior issues
The Effect and Experience of the Brief Parental Program AFFEKT Within Primary Health Care - for Parents of Children With Externalizing Behaviors
This study tests whether the AFFEKT parenting program can help parents of children aged 6-12 with behavior issues improve their kids' behavior and their own parenting skills compared to just getting educational support.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT05983705 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project assesses the effectiveness of the AFFEKT parenting program, designed for parents of children aged 6-12 with externalizing behaviors, through a randomized controlled trial and qualitative interviews. The study will compare outcomes between parents receiving the AFFEKT program alongside psychoeducation and those receiving psychoeducation alone. By recruiting 200 parents, the research aims to measure changes in children's behaviors and mental health, as well as the parents' strategies and mental health over time. The qualitative aspect will explore the experiences of parents participating in the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents or primary caregivers of children aged 6-12 years who exhibit externalizing behaviors and can communicate in Swedish.
Not a fit: Patients who are attending other parental programs or cannot communicate in Swedish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the behavioral and mental health outcomes for children with externalizing behaviors and enhance parenting strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing parent programs for similar issues, this specific approach with the AFFEKT program is novel and has not been previously tested in a randomized controlled trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parent (or primary caregiver) to a child 6-12 years with externalizing issues * Can communicate in Swedish Exclusion Criteria: * Attending other parental programs * Non-communicable in Swedish
Where this trial is running
Gothenburg
- Medtanken Group AB — Gothenburg, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Py Eriksson, Dr
- Email: py.eriksson@psy.gu.se
- Phone: +4631-786 46 95
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.