Online Family Check-Up for Improving Child Mental Health
Official title: A Digital Health Technology to Prevent Family Violence and Improve Child Mental Health
Run by University of Oregon · NCT06876246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests an online program designed to help improve the mental health of children by involving their families and seeing if it works better with or without a coach in schools.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 670 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Oregon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06876246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include caregivers of children aged 11 to 14 who are enrolled in participating schools and identified as needing additional support.
✕Probably not a fit
Families already involved in another study from the University of Oregon's Prevention Science Institute may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Family Check-Up Online is a digital health intervention aimed at enhancing child mental health through family-centered approaches. This program is based on over 25 years of research and seeks to improve child behavior and mental health outcomes, including issues like depression and conduct problems. The study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing this intervention in schools, comparing both coached and uncoached delivery methods. By engaging school providers and parents, the research aims to identify effective strategies for reaching at-risk students and delivering support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health outcomes for children and reduce parenting stress.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise for similar family-centered interventions in school settings, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A caregiver must have a child between the ages of 11 and 14 enrolled at a participating school; * the caregiver must be the parent or legal guardian of the youth; * the caregiver must have a smartphone with text messaging capability and access to email; and * the youth must be identified by school providers as needing or being eligible for Tier 2 or Tier 3 supports or services. Exclusion Criteria: * the caregiver is unable to read in either English or Spanish; or * the family is already participating in another study of the University of Oregon's Prevention Science Institute.
Where it's running
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Prevention Science Institute
Eugene, Oregon, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne M Mauricio, PhD — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Allison S Caruthers, PhD
- Email: ascaru@uoregon.edu
- Phone: 503-412-3770
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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.