Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment670 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Oregon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Eugene, Oregon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 20, 2025
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsAugust 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT06876246 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

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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

  • 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

  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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.