Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Early Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Parenting Young Children Check-up in a Detroit clinic

Official title: Evaluation of a Technology-Based Parenting Intervention for Young Children Behavioral Health Challenges Identified in Pediatric Primary Care

Run by Wayne State University · NCT07734545 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether the Parenting Young Children Check-up helps improve behavior, parenting, and stress for parents of 2- to 5-year-olds compared with usual care.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorWayne State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Detroit, Michigan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 6, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT07734545 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Parents of children aged 2–5 years who speak and read English and have smartphone access.

Probably not a fit

Parents without smartphone access or non-English speakers may derive less or no benefit from this digital program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this early-phase randomized trial conducted at a Detroit family medicine clinic serving low-income families, 40 parents of children aged 2–5 will be randomly assigned to the PYCC intervention or a control group. Follow-up assessments are planned at 1 month and 3 months to examine changes in children's behavioral health and disruptive behavior, parenting practices, and parental stress, as well as how often participants use and rate satisfaction with PYCC modules. The study tests whether PYCC yields better child outcomes and parent well-being than no PYCC, and whether higher module usage and satisfaction occur among participants receiving the intervention. Primary hypotheses include reduced child behavioral problems and parenting stress, and improved positive parenting in the intervention group; additional hypotheses focus on module engagement and overall satisfaction. The trial will also estimate adherence to the PYCC website among participants assigned to the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, PYCC could offer a scalable approach to support parenting and reduce behavioral problems in young children.

How similar studies have gone: Related behavioral health interventions with digital components have shown promise in similar settings, though this exact PYCC approach is novel in this population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent of child ages 2-5 years old
* Report a score of 9 or higher on the Preschool Pediatric Symptoms Checklist

Exclusion Criteria:

* Does not speak/read English
* Does not have access to a Smartphone

Where it's running

  • Henry Ford Health
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting

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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.