Training for Parents of Children with Behavioral Issues
A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial on the Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Brief Behavioral Training for Parents of Children With Behavioral Difficulties in Primary Care Settings
This study tests whether a short training program for parents can help improve the behavior of their children aged 2 to 11 who have behavioral issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Accare Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06160193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a brief, individually tailored behavioral training program for parents of children aged 2 to 11 with behavioral difficulties. Conducted in primary care settings, the trial randomly assigns participants to receive either the training along with usual care or usual care alone. The study aims to measure the impact of the training on various behavioral difficulties and the overall parent-child relationship. Data collection will occur from December 2023 to September 2025, followed by analysis and dissemination of results until September 2027.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents of children aged 2 to 11 who exhibit specific behavioral difficulties at home.
Not a fit: Patients whose children are currently on psychotropic medication or have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve behavioral outcomes for children and enhance parent-child relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in specialized mental health settings have shown moderate success with similar behavioral training approaches.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The child is aged 2 to (until and including) 11 years old; * Parents have to identify at least four behavioral difficulties of the child at home that they want to target in the training (using the list of 29 target behavioral difficulties (Van den Hoofdakker 2007; Hornstra et al., 2021)). Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychotropic medication use of the child (at least not in the month before the training); * The child has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (as reported by parents, we will not perform any measures to assess autism spectrum disorder); * The child has an IQ-score of less than 70 (as reported by parents, we will not perform any measures to determine the IQ-score); * Parents received support or training aimed at remediating behavioral difficulties of the concerned child in the year before the study; * Not a suitable period for the parents and/or the child to participate in the study (e.g., moving, divorce); * The child is not living in the same household during at least four weekdays, to ensure that that parent(s) are able to practice the techniques with their child during the week.
Where this trial is running
Groningen
- Accare — Groningen, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker, Prof. dr. — Accare Child Study Center; University Medical Center Groningen; University of Groningen
- Study coordinator: Dominique P.A. Doffer, MSc.
- Email: d.doffer@accare.nl
- Phone: +31659819895
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.