Can a parenting class reduce child abuse? large study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05233150

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a group training program called PriCARE/CARIÑO for parents of children aged 18 months to 6 years. The program teaches skills like praising good behavior and ignoring minor misbehavior to improve parent-child relationships and reduce stress. Researchers will follow about 1,900 families to see if the program lowers child maltreatment reports and harsh parenting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PriCARE/CARIÑO behavioral training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could reduce child maltreatment and improve parent-child relationships in primary care settings.
What could go wrong: This is a large behavioral study, but results depend on caregiver participation and follow-up; it may not work for all families.

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CHILD MALTREATMENT PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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