New therapy for fathers aims to break cycle of family violence

NCT ID NCT06074068

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a therapy called Fathers for Change (F4C) for fathers who have been violent with their partner. The goal is to see if this 18-week program helps fathers control their emotions and communicate better, reducing violence toward partners and children. About 1,080 fathers will be randomly assigned to F4C or a standard program, and researchers will track changes in violence and children's mental health over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Fathers for Change (F4C) therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more effective way to reduce family violence and improve children's mental health compared to standard programs.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention trial, so results depend on participant engagement and may not generalize to all families. The study is still recruiting, and outcomes are measured over time.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD MALTREATMENT INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCONN Health Center
RECRUITING

West Hartford, Connecticut, 06119, United States
Yale
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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