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Free online parenting tool gets a boost: study tests motivational Add-Ons

NCT ID NCT05689736

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: New York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding motivational features—like personalized goal-setting and feedback—to a free internet-based parenting program helps parents of toddlers (18-36 months old) improve their parenting skills. The program, called Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers, is already available for free. Researchers want to see if these extra features increase engagement and lead to more warmth, less harsh discipline, and better consistency. About 859 parents will take part online.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Motivational Enhancement features added to an internet-based parenting program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make free online parenting tools more effective at improving warmth and reducing harsh discipline for families everywhere.
What could go wrong
This is an optimization study, not a test of a new drug or therapy. The improvements may be small or not work for all families.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

859 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18- to 36-month-old child 2. ≥18-year-old parent 3. Internet access 4. willingness to commit to intervention/assessment procedures 5. proficiency in speaking and reading English Exclusion Criteria: 1. child older than 36 months 2. parent younger than 18 years 3. no access to internet 4. not willing to commit to intervention/assessment procedures OR 5. not proficient with speaking and reading English

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Parenting practices

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  • Westat, Inc.

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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