Training for parents and pediatric primary care providers to improve child behavioral health referrals
Official title: Referral Training and eGen Trials
Run by University of Minnesota · NCT06695663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a training program for pediatric doctors to help them refer parents of young children to better behavioral health support and parenting programs.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 17, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | December 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06695663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are parents or caregivers of children aged 3 to 8 who have received a referral to a participating therapist from a primary care provider.
✕Probably not a fit
Parents who may pose a danger to their child or are psychologically unable to engage in the intervention activities will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing the referral practices of pediatric primary care clinicians (PCCs) to improve access to parenting programs aimed at addressing behavioral health problems in children aged 3 to 8. It involves training PCCs in communication skills and providing them with a written guide to facilitate referrals to therapists. The intervention also includes a program called Empowered Generations (eGen), which offers parent training. By addressing the barriers to accessing parenting programs, the study aims to improve the overall behavioral health outcomes for children. The approach is designed to be implemented in a non-stigmatizing primary care setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to effective parenting programs, leading to better behavioral health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of enhancing referral practices in pediatric primary care settings has shown promise in improving access to behavioral health interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria for parent in the randomized controlled trial include being a parent or caregiver of a child ages 3 to 8 and having a referral to a participating therapist from a primary care provider. * The only inclusion criteria is that participants be a PCC who sees children between the ages of 3- 8 years old. PCCs must also have approval from their clinic to participate. Vulnerable populations will not be targeted from inclusion but may be included if they meet the previously stated inclusion criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents would be excluded if there is a reasonable belief that participating could increase danger to a child or if they are psychologically unable to engage in the intervention activities.
Where it's running
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christopher J Mehus — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Christopher J Mehus
- Email: cjmehus@umn.edu
- Phone: 651-785-3660
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.