Exploring a new parenting support program for families affected by child trauma
A Brief Intervention to Enhance Supportive Parenting and Treatment Engagement Among Families Waiting for Trauma-Focused Services
This study is testing a new online parenting support program to see if it helps families dealing with child trauma feel more confident and connected while they wait for other services.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06391229 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot trial aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Project Support Positive Parenting Module, which is designed for families waiting for trauma-focused services. The intervention will be delivered via telehealth to 30 families, focusing on enhancing caregiver emotional support and parenting self-efficacy. The study will assess recruitment, retention, engagement, fidelity, and satisfaction with the program, while also exploring trends in child mental health symptoms. The goal is to provide a brief, effective intervention to support families during a critical time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include families with children aged 5-12 who are on a waitlist for trauma-focused services and can participate in telehealth.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with certain diagnoses that impair participation or children in foster care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide timely support to caregivers, improving their ability to help their children cope with trauma.
How similar studies have performed: While similar interventions have been limited, this approach is innovative and aims to fill a gap in existing support for caregivers of traumatized children.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Family is seeking trauma-focused services for their child as measured by their placement on the waitlist for services at the National Crime Victims Center; * Child is between 5 - 12 years old; * Caregiver agreed to be contacted for volunteer research opportunities; * Caregiver and child can communicate in either English or Spanish; * Child has been living with caregiver for at the last 6 months or longer; * Family is able to participate in services delivered via telehealth. Exclusion Criteria: * Child or caregiver has a diagnosis that would impair their ability to participate in or benefit from services (e.g., traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, psychosis); * Child is in Foster Care or Department of Social Services custody; * The caregiver is unwilling or unable to give informed consent and/or the child is unwilling and unable to give assent.
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- National Crime Victims Center — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Caitlin Rancher, PhD — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Caitlin Rancher, PhD
- Email: rancher@musc.edu
- Phone: 843-608-0491
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.