Deployment-proofing families: can a parenting program shield young children from the stress of military separation?
NCT ID NCT03045159
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a parenting program called Strong Families Strong Forces can help active-duty military families with young children (birth to 5 years) cope with the stress of deployment. Families are randomly assigned to either the parenting program or a self-care program for parents. Researchers measure parenting stress, co-parenting behavior, and other outcomes to see which approach better supports families through the deployment cycle.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a parenting program called Strong Families Strong Forces and a self-care program called Strong Parents
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward effective ways to reduce parenting stress and support family relationships during military deployment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and the benefits seen may not apply to all military families. The programs require both parents to participate, which may limit real-world use.
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Locations
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STRONG STAR Research Consortium
Fort Hood, Texas, 76544, United States