Home-based parenting support for parents with intellectual disabilities
Evaluation of a Home-based Parenting Support Program - Parenting Young Children - for Parents With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities When There is a Risk for Neglect
This study tests a special parenting program for parents with intellectual disabilities to see if it helps them improve their skills and keep their children safe from neglect.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Örebro University, Sweden Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Enköping and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05935722 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Parenting Young Children (PYC) program, designed specifically for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) who are at risk of neglecting their children. The program aims to provide tailored support to improve parenting skills and prevent child removal. The evaluation will include quantitative, process, and qualitative assessments to gather insights from both parents and children involved in the program. The study will be conducted across multiple centers, comparing the PYC program to standard treatment practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have children aged 0-9 years living at home and are assessed by social services for parenting support.
Not a fit: Patients currently experiencing ongoing substance abuse, child abuse, or severe mental illness may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance parenting skills and reduce the risk of child neglect among parents with IDDs.
How similar studies have performed: While the PYC program has shown promising results in preliminary studies, this evaluation aims to provide the first robust evidence of its effectiveness.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents with IDDs, including ID and other cognitive disabilities (e.g., ADHD and ASD). * Parents must have children aged 0-9 years living at home and be assessed by the social services to be eligible for tailored parenting support. Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing substance abuse, and/or mental illness of such nature and degree that it may affect parent management training. * Ongoing child abuse.
Where this trial is running
Enköping and 4 other locations
- Social Welfare Office — Enköping, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Social Welfare Office — Jönköping, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Social Welfare Office — Motala, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Social Welfare Office — Tierp, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Social Welfare Office — Uppsala, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas Strandberg, PhD — Örebro universitet
- Study coordinator: Tommie Forslund, PhD
- Email: tommie.forslund@psychology.su.se
- Phone: +468163958
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.