New program aims to help depressed parents and their struggling kids
NCT ID NCT04298437
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new parenting program called ADAPT for depressed parents of children aged 6 to 10 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The program combines emotion regulation skills with parenting techniques. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable to parents, with 80 participants enrolled.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Addressing Depression and Positive Parenting Techniques (ADAPT) Program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a tailored approach to help depressed parents better manage their child's emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 80 participants, focused on feasibility and acceptability, not on proving effectiveness. The results may not generalize to larger populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H4, Canada
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Women's College Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B2, Canada
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