Therapy for parents of children with feeding disorders

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 Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) compared to a placebo in improving the mental health of parents with children suffering from pediatric feeding disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the FACT intervention or an attention-control condition, and will complete questionnaires at four different time points. Additionally, parents will record meal times to assess the impact of the intervention on feeding behaviors. The study aims to identify factors that affect the feasibility of delivering FACT to this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\) Must be a parent aged 18+ (primary caregiver) of 2-6-year-old child with PFD
* 2\) Child must be receiving outpatient PFD treatment at CMH
* 3\) The parent must have a clinically significant elevation on at least one measure of parent MH (using established clinical cutoffs). Parents will be included regardless of whether the child has a new diagnosis or established diagnoses

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\) Parent has significant cognitive impairments
* 2\) Parent does not speak English
* 3\) Parent unable to obtain high speed internet at home

Where it's running

• Children's Mercy Hospital
  Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Corey Schurman
• Email: crschurman@cmh.edu
• Phone: 8163023076

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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.