Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Pai.ACT: A Deep-Learning Mental Health Advisory System Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Parents of Children With Special Healthcare Needs (Phase I)
This study is trying out a video-based therapy program to see if it can help parents of children with special healthcare needs feel less stressed and improve their parenting during tough times.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Hong Kong and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05584059 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a video-conferencing based Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) for parents of children with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN). It addresses the significant stress and caregiving challenges faced by these parents, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The intervention will be delivered by trained FACT interventionists and will include an analysis of conversation data to enhance understanding of the parents' experiences. The study seeks to improve mental well-being and parenting interactions through this innovative approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Cantonese-speaking parents residing in Hong Kong who care for preschool or school-aged children with special healthcare needs.
Not a fit: Parents with severe mental illness or developmental disabilities that impair their comprehension of the program will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental well-being of parents caring for children with special healthcare needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in various populations, suggesting potential success for this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong residents * living together with the child who is at preschool/school-age (3-9 years old) * adopt the responsibility of taking care of the child, * has daily access to their iPhone and Android smartphones. In addition, potential eligible parents who respond "yes" to any of the five validated screening questions in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Screener (see https://www.childhealthdata.org/docs/cshcn/technical-summary-of-cshcn-screener.pdf) will then be asked the associated follow-up questions to determine whether the child possesses physical, neurodevelopmental/emotional problem(s) that has lasted for at least 12 months. Only children with a positive response(s) to ≥ 1 item in each of the associated follow-up questions will be classified as children with SHCN. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents with severe mental illness or developmental disabilities which impaired their ability to comprehend the content of the programme will be excluded.
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong and 4 other locations
- Hong Kong Christian Service — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
- Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
- Hong Kong School Nurse Association — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
- Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
- Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yuen Yu Chong, PhD — Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Yuen Yu Chong, PhD
- Email: conniechong@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: (852) 3943 0665
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.