Which parenting format helps military kids most? study compares web, group, and telehealth

NCT ID NCT02973906

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested three ways to deliver a parenting program called ADAPT for military families with a parent who returned from deployment. The program aims to improve parenting skills and reduce child behavior problems. Researchers compared a self-directed website, a website with facilitator support, and in-person group sessions. The study included 244 families with children aged 5 to 12.

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Active substance: parenting program (After Deployment, Adaptive Parenting Tools - ADAPT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which format of a parenting program works best for military families, helping reduce child behavior problems and improve family adjustment.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with 244 participants, so results are limited to this specific military population. Different formats may not work equally well for all families, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.

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Institute for Translational Research in Children's Mental Health

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States

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