Online parenting program for Filipino families
Official title: Virtual Positive Parenting Intervention to Promote Filipino Family Wellness: A Randomized Controlled Trial : Filipino Family Health Initiative 1.0
Run by Kaiser Permanente · NCT06569303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if an online parenting program can help Filipino families in California improve their parenting skills and their children's behavior over six months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kaiser Permanente Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pasadena, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06569303 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include Filipino parents or legal guardians of children aged 8-12 who are English-speaking and reside in California.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit include those who are not fluent in English, have previously participated in the Incredible Years program, or plan to move out of California within six months.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Incredible Years® online parenting program for Filipino parents living in California. The study will assess the impact of the program on parenting practices and child behavior outcomes over a six-month period. Participants will complete various measures at baseline, three months, and six months, while parenting group leaders will provide insights through interviews to enhance the program's sustainability in community settings. The initiative targets Filipino families, addressing the unique challenges they face and promoting mental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve parenting practices and reduce child behavioral issues among Filipino families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of the Incredible Years program in improving parenting practices and child behavior, indicating a strong foundation for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parent or legal guardian of at least one child 8-12 years of age * Parent or legal guardian is of Filipino descent * Parent or legal guardian and child are English speaking * Pregnant women or legal guardians may be included if they have a child who meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Family plans to move out of the state of California within the next 6 months * Family has previously participated in the Incredible Years (IY) curriculum * Parent or legal guardian are not fluent in English * Adults unable to consent or children unable to assent * Prisoners Note: All parent participants in the study are 18 years or older. Youth participants are 8-12 years old.
Where it's running
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Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Pasadena, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joyce R Javier, MD MPH MS — Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Joyce R Javier, MD MPH MS
- Email: joyce.r.javier@kp.org
- Phone: 626-862-7072
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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.