Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Online emotion-regulation and parenting program for parents of preschoolers

Official title: Effectiveness of an Online Emotion Regulation and Parenting Program for Parents of Children Aged 2-6 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT07822841 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A online program helps parents of 2- to 6-year-olds learn to manage their emotions and respond to their children in calmer, more supportive ways.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 15, 2026
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07822841 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Parents 18 years or older who are primary caregivers of children aged 2-6 and can read Chinese.

Probably not a fit

Parents who do not engage with the online program or have challenges outside the scope of emotion regulation (e.g., severe mental health issues) may not experience benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial tests an online micro-learning program that combines emotion-regulation skills with parenting strategies for parents of children aged 2-6. Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention or a control group to compare outcomes. The study will look at whether the program reduces parents' difficulties with emotion regulation, increases acceptance of children's negative emotions, and improves parents' ability to respond adaptively, as well as whether children's socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes improve. Assessments occur at baseline and during the study period to compare groups. The intervention is delivered online and targets Chinese-speaking parents, led by The University of Hong Kong.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If effective, the program could help parents better support their preschoolers' emotional development and reduce behavioral difficulties.

How similar studies have gone: Prior research in online parenting and emotion-regulation modules has shown potential benefits for both parent and child outcomes, though results vary by context.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent aged 18 years or older
* A parent or primary caregiver of children aged 2-6 years
* Able to read and understand Chinese
* Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

  • The University of Hong Kong
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

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