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This study tests a talk therapy called CETA for 300 mothers in a low-income area of Lima, Peru. The therapy aims to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress, and improve parenting and children's well-being. Another 300 mothers receive standard support. Researchers will follow famil…

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 whether a parent-education program called Thrive Initiative can help prevent child maltreatment and improve parenting. Researchers will compare a hybrid version (online plus group sessions) to an online-only version. The study involves 480 U.S. Air Force members …

This study tests a 12-session virtual training program for foster and kinship caregivers of children aged 2 to 9. The program teaches positive parenting skills through group discussions, videos, and role play. Researchers want to see if it reduces caregiver stress and prevents ch…

This study looks at how parents can best help children aged 4 to 5 who are naturally drawn to food avoid unhealthy eating and obesity. Researchers will test different parenting strategies with 416 families to see which ones work best. The goal is to find simple, effective ways to…

This study is for primary caregivers in the Bronx who feel stressed. It tests a 12-week program called CARE, plus a phone app (Valera) that gives parenting tips and connects families to a care manager. The goal is to see if these tools can lower stress and help parents support th…

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 whether an online parenting program, called Incredible Years, can help Filipino families in California. 500 parents and their children aged 8-12 will take part. Half will get the program, and half will receive standard handouts. The goal is to see if the program …

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 looks at whether adding a community health worker (called a natural helper) to standard parent-child therapy helps families stay in the program and see better results. About 300 families with children aged 2 to 12 who have behavior problems or a history of abuse will t…

This study is testing a new behavioral program for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Ten participants will work with a therapist in an OB care setting. The goal is to see if the program is acc…

This study is testing a new mental health program for preschool children from low-income families. About 160 parents and their children, ages 2-5, enrolled in Head Start in Maryland will participate. The program offers virtual sessions to help parents manage their child's behavio…

This study is testing a therapy program called the Unified Protocol for Children (UP-C) and Adolescents (UP-A) to help young people aged 7-17 with anxiety, depression, or other emotional difficulties. The program involves up to 24 sessions with a therapist, either in groups or in…

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 explores the real-life experiences of people who had Lyme disease during or before pregnancy and are now raising children. Participants fill out surveys about their health, mental well-being, and child development, then take part in an interview to share their personal…

This study adapts a parenting program called 'Proud of Baby and Me' for new mothers who are receiving medication for opioid use disorder. The goal is to see if the program helps mothers stay in treatment, reduce stress, and improve bonding with their baby. Ten women will particip…

This study tests a parent coaching program for parents of teens (ages 12-18) hospitalized for suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, or self-harm. Parents receive coaching on safety planning and parenting skills, plus help connecting to follow-up care. The goal is to see if this ex…

This study tests a 10-week parenting program called Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W), designed specifically for urban American Indian families. Researchers will compare it to a general health program in four U.S. cities with 1,440 parent-teen pairs. The goal is to see if P2W improves …

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 tests whether the Chicago Parent Program (CPP), a 12-session group-based parenting class, can improve social-behavioral skills and school readiness in 4-5-year-olds from low-income communities. Researchers will enroll 840 families from public pre-K programs in Maryland…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences parenting confidence and depression risk in first-time mothers. Researchers will survey 193 women who are within 12 months of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether partner support helps protect against postpartum…

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…