PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

This study tests whether a 12-week group therapy program called Mom Power can help new mothers with opioid use disorder improve their mood, reduce stress, and strengthen the bond with their child. About 160 mothers with a child aged 5 or younger will be assigned to either the Mom…

This study tests a group training program called PriCARE/CARIÑO for parents of children aged 18 months to 6 years. The program teaches skills like praising good behavior and ignoring minor misbehavior to improve parent-child relationships and reduce stress. Researchers will follo…

This study tests a coordinated weight loss program where parents and children work together to eat healthier, be more active, and support each other. About 90 families will join, with parents attending their own program while kids take part in a pediatric weight management clinic…

This study tests two online parenting programs for parents of children born very preterm (before 32 weeks). The goal is to see if these programs improve parenting skills, reduce child behavior problems, and lower parent stress. Ninety families will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study tests a program called Parenting STAIR Modular (PSTAIR-M) for military-connected mothers who have experienced trauma and have young children aged 2-10. The program helps mothers manage PTSD and depression symptoms while improving their parenting skills. Researchers wil…

This study tests a new digital game designed to help parents and children play together and build stronger relationships. About 30 parent-child pairs will try the game, which includes activities based on relationship-building principles. Researchers will measure changes in parent…

This study tests two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who have children aged 10 to 25. One program provides information and tips; the other adds exercises and emotional support. Researchers want to see which helps parents communicate better and feel more confiden…

This study tests two types of talk therapy—individual LGBTQ-affirmative CBT and family-based therapy—delivered online to LGBTQ+ adults (age 20+) who have nonaccepting parents. The goal is to see if these therapies reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. The trial is currently rec…

This study tests whether a behavioral parent education program (PEAK) can help reduce ADHD symptoms in 180 children aged 3 to 5 who show early signs of the condition. Parents will receive the training either face-to-face or online, and researchers will compare outcomes to a waitl…

This study tests a structured program called SENSE, where parents provide daily multisensory activities like massage, rocking, and skin-to-skin care for their preterm babies in the NICU. The goal is to see if this consistent approach improves infant brain development, language sk…

This study tests a program called Project Support for families with children waiting for trauma-focused therapy. About 100 families will either receive Project Support or continue with usual care. The goal is to see if the program improves parenting confidence and supportive pare…

This study tests a program where parents get guidance on playful interactions with their babies (0-1 year old) during routine home visits. About 2,327 families will take part, with half receiving the program and half receiving usual care. The goal is to see if the program helps p…

This study tests a group-based program called Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) for families in Palestine. The program helps parents and their teenage children (ages 13-16) learn to manage emotions, resolve conflicts constructively, and build a sense of safety and support …

This study tests whether a 10-week parenting program called Promoting First Relationships works as well when delivered over Zoom as it does in person. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will be randomly assigned to in-home sessions, t…

This study looks at whether Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can help parents and children dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. About 80 parents of children aged 2-7 will complete surveys and provide saliva samples to measure oxytocin levels. The goal is to unders…

This study tests whether teaching mothers with depression to encourage positive emotions in their young children (ages 4-6) can increase the child's brain response to rewards. 180 mother-child pairs will be randomly assigned to either a parent-coaching program or general parentin…

This study is developing and testing two short online writing exercises to help parents in the Southeast US become more accepting of their sexual and gender minority children (ages 15-29). About 129 parents who identify as heterosexual and cisgender and who report some non-accept…

This study is testing a program called VIPP-SD, where parents watch video recordings of themselves with their child and get coaching to improve their sensitivity and discipline. The goal is to help children ages 2 to 6 develop better emotional and social skills. Researchers will …

This study follows 874 children aged 3 to 5 over one year to understand how using interactive devices like tablets and smartphones affects their thinking, social skills, and physical health. Parents will install an app to track device use, and researchers will measure development…

This study tests a 12-week mobile app program for parents of 3-4 year olds who currently meet few movement guidelines. Children wear activity trackers, and parents get weekly tips and goals through the app. The goal is to see if the app helps kids get more physical activity, bett…

This study tests whether a program called CenteringParenting, which replaces some standard well-child checkups with group visits, helps prepare children for kindergarten. Researchers will follow 1,200 mother-child pairs from birth to age 2, measuring language and vocabulary skill…