Can parenting classes tame toddler tantrums? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07505381
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests two group-based parenting programs—HOT DOCS for children 0-5 and DOCS K-5 for kindergarten through 5th grade—designed to help caregivers manage disruptive behaviors and reduce parenting stress. Researchers will enroll 800 caregivers and professionals who speak English or Spanish. The goal is to see if these programs improve child behavior and caregiver well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral parenting training (group-delivered)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these programs could offer a practical, low-cost way to reduce disruptive behaviors and parenting stress in families with young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large but early-stage study without a control group, so results may not prove the programs are better than no intervention. Success depends on caregiver engagement and follow-through.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Florida
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33620, United States
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