Hybrid ezParent program to boost parenting skills for families with 2-5 year olds

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This cluster-randomized trial assigns 16 organizations to either the hybrid ezParent intervention or a waitlist control. Approximately 516 parents of 2- to 5-year-olds will complete online surveys at baseline, 10 weeks, and 24 weeks to measure parenting practices and child outcomes. The intervention combines self-guided ezParent modules with four live group sessions delivered by trained facilitators either via Zoom or in person over about 8 weeks. Sites will recruit about 32 parents each, and participating parents must have English or Spanish language access and an internet-enabled device. The study aims to see if the hybrid delivery improves safe, stable, and nurturing parenting and supports child social/behavioral development in community settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent or legal guardian of a 2-5-year-old child receiving services at the partnering organization site.
* Speaks English or Spanish.
* Has a smartphone, tablet, or computer with Wi-Fi access to receive the ezParent program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents who have previously participated in CPP or ezParent will be excluded.

Where it's running

• The Ohio State University
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Susan M Breitenstein, PhD
• Email: breitenstein.5@osu.edu
• Phone: 614-688-4614

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.