Parent-focused prevention program for child sexual abuse

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 tests the effectiveness of a parent-focused prevention program called Smart Parents, delivered to parents enrolled in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program. The study aims to improve parents' awareness and protective behaviors related to child sexual abuse (CSA) compared to those receiving standard PAT services. It employs a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial design, where clusters of participants will sequentially transition from control to intervention, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of both effectiveness and implementation strategies. Follow-up assessments will occur at 12 and 24 months to evaluate the retention of knowledge and behaviors.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* One parent per household that is currently enrolled in PAT qualified to receive bi-weekly visits;
* English or Spanish speaking;
* Has at least one child at home over 12-mo;
* Only newly enrolled parents (i.e., parents who have not received more than 3 of the PAT foundational sessions).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not currently enrolled in PAT;
* Not English or Spanish speaking;
* Does not have a child over 12-mo old;
* Previously enrolled in PAT (i.e., parents who have received more than 3 of the PAT foundational sessions)

Where it's running

• New York University, School of Global Public Health
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kate Guastaferro, PhD, MPH
• Email: kate.guastaferro@nyu.edu
• Phone: 2129929032

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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.