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Digital tools aim to tame parental anger and boost family harmony

NCT ID NCT07795684

Disease control Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This pilot trial tests two online parenting programs designed for parents who struggle with anger and conflicts with their children. One program teaches standard behavioral parenting strategies, while the other adds emotion regulation techniques to help parents manage their own reactions. Researchers will compare both programs against a waitlist to see if they are feasible, acceptable, and linked to improvements in parenting behavior and child outcomes. The study involves 90 parents of children aged 2-17, with support from therapists via text and phone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two digital parenting programs: one with standard behavioral parent training, the other adding emotion regulation techniques
What this could lead to
If successful, these online programs could offer a scalable, accessible way to help parents manage anger and improve family relationships, potentially reducing child behavior problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, so results may not be definitive. The programs require active participation, and not all parents may benefit equally.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child or adolescent aged 2-17 years. * Experiences recurring conflicts with the child and recurring anger, irritation, or frustration in parenting situations, and wants strategies to manage situations where conflicts and/or anger occur. Determined via sores above the mean on the Parent Anger Scale (PAS; 10-item Swedish version) based on previous Swedish social service population data, and confirmed in a telephone screening. Another parent in the same family can also participate in the study and program even if they do not experience difficulties with anger. * Residing in or near a participating municipality. * Can read Swedish and has access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet. * Perceives themselves to be able to work relatively independently in a digital intervention and is committed to setting aside time for the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Information indicating ongoing or recent violence toward the child perpetrated by parents or other adults in the home.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disruptive behavior disorder Emotional Regulation

As listed by the trial registrant

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ANGER Child disruptive behavior disorders Emotion regulation difficulties Parenting behaviour Parenting intervention

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Danderyds kommun

    Danderyd, Sweden

  • Gislaveds kommun

    Gislaved, Sweden

  • Linköpings kommun

    Linköping, Sweden

  • Uppsala kommun

    Uppsala, Sweden

  • Österåkers kommun

    Österåker, Sweden

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