Virtual support program for parents of children with congenital heart disease

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 study evaluates the I-InTERACT-North program, a virtual mental health intervention aimed at improving positive parenting skills and child behavior among families with children aged 3-9 who have congenital heart disease. It is a single-site, two-arm randomized clinical trial that compares the efficacy of this stepped-care program against standard care. The study also assesses the feasibility and acceptability of the program among parents, therapists, and medical providers, aiming to inform future clinical practices. The outcomes will help determine if the program can effectively enhance parenting skills and reduce behavioral issues in children with CHD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parent of a child aged 3 to 9 years with history of congenital heart disease
* Parent of a patient at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
* Resident of Ontario, Canada

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant major medical issues requiring ongoing inpatient care (e.g., children participating in significant surgical or inpatient treatment)
* Current participation in an equivalent family/parent therapy program (e.g., Incredible Years Parenting Program (IYPP), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P))
* Previous participation in an I-InTERACT-North pilot study

Where it's running

• The Hospital for Sick Children
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tricia S Williams, PhD — The Hospital for Sick Children
• Study coordinator: Tricia S Williams, PhD
• Email: tricia.williams@sickkids.ca
• Phone: 416 813 8507

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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.