Virtual seminars for parents of teens aged 13-17
An Evaluation of Selected Teen Triple P as a Universal Intervention Delivered Through Telehealth
This study tests whether virtual seminars can help parents of teenagers aged 13-17 improve their parenting skills and support their teens better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 185 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Texas Tech University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lubbock, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06865196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a brief virtual seminar series designed for parents of teenagers aged 13-17, focusing on enhancing positive parenting skills. The seminars aim to provide parents with tools and strategies to support their teens' development, encourage good behavior, and improve social connections. The study will compare outcomes between parents who participate in group discussions during the seminars and those who do not, assessing satisfaction, changes in parenting behaviors, and teen outcomes. The goal is to increase accessibility to effective parenting interventions through telehealth.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents residing in Texas who have at least one child aged 13-17 living with them.
Not a fit: Parents whose teenagers are currently receiving mental health services or have recently started psychiatric medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could empower parents with effective strategies to improve their parenting skills and enhance their teenagers' emotional and behavioral well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that parenting interventions can be effective, but this specific approach using virtual seminars is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parent must reside in the State of Texas * Parent has to have at least one child ages 13-17 years * Teenager has to live with parent at least one night every 2 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Parent does not have sufficient English proficiency to understand seminar content and complete study-related surveys * Parent does not have access to the internet and/or can not attend seminars using the Zoom platform * Teenager is currently participating in mental health services * Teenager began taking psychiatric medication within 1 month of the study * Parent is currently participating in mental health services
Where this trial is running
Lubbock, Texas
- Texas Tech University — Lubbock, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John L. Cooley, Ph.D. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Brianna T. Ricker, M.S., M.A.
- Email: brianna.ricker@ttu.edu
- Phone: 806-834-6036
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.