Telehealth training for parents to manage children's behavioral issues

Stop, Focus, Plan, and Change: A Translational Approach to Predict Parent and Child Responses to a Brief, Telehealth Parent Training

Not applicable Interventional University of Colorado, Denver · NCT06505980

This study tests a telehealth program that helps parents manage their children's behavioral issues to see how well it works and find ways to improve it for those who need more support.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment130 (estimated)
Ages3 Years to 5 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aurora, Colorado)
Trial IDNCT06505980 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a brief telehealth-based behavioral parent training program aimed at addressing children's behavioral problems and irritability. It focuses on identifying which parents and children do not show improvement after the intervention and explores strategies to enhance the program for those individuals. The study aims to gather data on parenting practices and stress levels to better tailor future interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English or Spanish-speaking parents with internet access who have children exhibiting elevated externalizing behavioral concerns.

Not a fit: Patients whose children are wards of the state or have severe medical or nonverbal developmental disabilities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide parents with effective tools to manage their children's behavioral issues, leading to improved family dynamics and child well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with telehealth interventions for behavioral issues, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent speaks English or Spanish
* Parent has access to Internet
* Parent intends to complete treatment
* Parent reports child has elevated externalizing concerns

Exclusion Criteria:

* Child is a ward of the state
* Child diagnosed with severe medical or nonverbal developmental disability

Where this trial is running

Aurora, Colorado

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Behavioral ProblemIrritable MoodParentingStressBehavioral ConcernsIrritabilityParenting stressParenting practices
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