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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07822841 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liuzhi Hong
- Email: u3010946@connect.hku.hk
- Phone: 62366974
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.