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Parenting class may sharpen preschoolers' self-control and reduce behavior problems

NCT ID NCT06241300

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a group-based parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program can improve executive function—skills like self-control and focus—in 4- and 5-year-olds from low-income families. Children and their parents will be randomly assigned to the program or a control group. Researchers will measure changes in children's brain activity, behavior, and thinking skills to see if the program helps reduce disruptive behavior.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Chicago Parent Program (group-based parenting intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this parenting program could offer a low-cost way to improve self-control and reduce behavior problems in young children living in poverty.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial focused on behavioral measures, not a drug. Results may not generalize to all families, and improvements may be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disruptive behavior disorder oppositional defiant disorder Problem Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DISORDER, CHILDHOOD ONSET EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Illinois-Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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