Parent training intervention for preventing childhood mental health problems

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 evaluates the effectiveness of the Supportive Parents - Coping Kids (SPARCK) intervention aimed at preventing and reducing mental health issues in children aged 4 to 12 years. Families will be randomly assigned to receive either the SPARCK intervention or standard care practices from Norwegian frontline services. The study will assess child symptoms, parenting practices, stress regulation, and quality of life at multiple time points, including post-intervention and six months later. Additionally, the trial will explore factors influencing the implementation of the SPARCK intervention and its clinical outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children displaying elevated symptoms of internalizing or/and externalizing problems

Exclusion Criteria:

* Child is referred to or receives ongoing help in the specialized mental health services for problems in the internalizing or externalizing domains
* Child is diagnosed with psychosis, mental retardation or pervasive developmental disorder
* Acute suicide risk
* Documented or probable ongoing physical or sexual abuse
* Child or caretakers receives other systematic interventions targeting internalizing or externalizing problems while enrolled in the study (prior to 6 month follow-up)

Where it's running

• National Center for Child Behavioral Development
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Truls Tømmerås, PhD — National Center for Child Behavioral Development
• Study coordinator: Line Ragna Aakre Karlson, MA
• Email: l.r.a.karlsson@nubu.no
• Phone: +4790685479

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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.