Online Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Young Children with Disruptive Behaviors
Internet-delivered Parent-Child Interaction for Parents of Children 2-7 Years With Disruptive Behaviors
This study tests an online therapy program for parents of young children with disruptive behaviors to see if it can help improve their interactions and reduce those behaviors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 7 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06828302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This feasibility study evaluates an internet-delivered version of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (iPCIT) aimed at parents of children aged 2-7 years exhibiting disruptive behaviors. Participants will engage in a 10-week online intervention that includes weekly modules and biweekly video sessions with a trained psychologist. The study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of this abbreviated therapy in improving parent-child interactions and reducing behavioral issues. Data will be collected digitally throughout the intervention and during follow-up periods to measure outcomes and participant experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents of children aged 2-7 years who exhibit significant disruptive behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients with severe autism spectrum conditions or significant parental psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an accessible and effective treatment option for parents struggling with their children's disruptive behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: While traditional Parent-Child Interaction Therapy has shown success, this internet-delivered approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 2-7 years * Disruptive behaviors as assessed with Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) ≥126 for boys and ≥121 for girls (which corresponds to the 90th percentile according to Swedish norms) * Language ability equivalent to at least an average 2-year-old, defined as a vocabulary of ≥ 25 word and ability to understand simple instructions, assessed with a language screening form Exclusion Criteria: * Severe autism spectrum condition (autism level 2 or 3 or equivalent functioning) * parents who are not proficient enough in the Swedish language to complete questionnaries and receive therapy without an interpreter * Presence of severe parental psychiatric disorders such as psychosis or suicidal ideations * Ongoing severe psychosocial distress such as custody dispute.
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marianne Bonnert, PhD — Centre for Psychiatry Research, Karolinska Institutet & Stockholm Health Care Stockholm Sweden
- Study coordinator: Marianne Bonnert, PhD
- Email: marianne.bonnert@ki.se
- Phone: +46737482864
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.