Quick videos aim to break stigma for parents of kids with mental health issues
NCT ID NCT07594730
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether brief, 1-2 minute videos featuring personal stories from other parents can reduce stigma and improve help-seeking among parents of children aged 6-18 with depression, ADHD, or substance use problems. Researchers will recruit 1,600 parents online and randomly assign them to watch a video about one of these conditions or receive general information. The goal is to see if these videos can ease caregiver burden and encourage parents to seek treatment for their children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- brief video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce stigma and encourage parents to seek help for their children's mental health issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a large sample but no long-term follow-up. The videos may not change real-world behavior, and results may not apply to all parents.
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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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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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