Parents in Action: an online program to support parents' well-being
Evaluation of an Online Intervention to Promote Parental Well-being and Child Development
This program tests whether a 10-week online course can help low-income parents of 3–6 year-olds feel more satisfied with life and have less stress, anxiety, and depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Federal University of Bahia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salvador, Estado de Bahia) |
| Trial ID | NCT07458438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers compare low-income parents who take a 10-week online program with parents who do not to see if the program changes life satisfaction and symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Before and after the program parents complete 45–60 minute online interviews measuring life satisfaction, positive and negative emotions, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting practices, and their children's behavior and screen use. During the intervention parents watch short videos, answer quizzes, and complete simple home activities for about 30–45 minutes per week, and half of participants also receive a weekly video call with a psychologist. Outcomes are compared between groups after the program and participants who took the program also complete a satisfaction questionnaire.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Parents aged 19 or older who live with a child aged 3–6 who attends public school, who are low-income and have internet access and a digital device, would be the intended participants.
Not a fit: Parents under 19, those whose child has a chronic disease or genetic syndrome, and anyone without reliable internet or a digital device would be excluded and thus would not be helped by this online program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve parent life satisfaction and reduce stress, anxiety and depression, potentially benefiting family functioning and early childhood environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous online parenting and mental-health support programs have shown modest improvements in parental well-being in some studies, though results vary and evidence in low-income Brazilian samples is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * parents of children between 3 and 6 years of age * parents must live with the child * child must attend public school Exclusion Criteria: * parents under 19 years of age * child with chronic disease or genetic syndromes * lack of access to the internet or a digital device
Where this trial is running
Salvador, Estado de Bahia
- CMEI União Bica do Rio — Salvador, Estado de Bahia, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patrícia Alvarenga, Ph.D.
- Email: palvarenga66@gmail.com
- Phone: 55(71)999594437
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.