Can a remote parenting program tame toddler tantrums? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT04594902

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: Florida International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

The PANTHERS study tests a remote, home-based program called the Infant Behavior Program (IBP) to reduce behavior problems in infants aged 12-18 months from high-risk families. 288 families will receive either IBP or standard pediatric care, all conducted remotely. The goal is to see if this early intervention can prevent future behavior issues.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Infant Behavior Program (IBP) - a remote, home-based behavioral intervention for parents and infants
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to prevent behavior problems in at-risk infants using remote sessions.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (288 participants) and results may not apply to all families. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits depend on consistent participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
South Miami Children's Clinic

Miami, Florida, 33143, United States

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