Can video coaching tame tantrums? new study tests Tele-PCIT for At-Risk kids

NCT ID NCT07225010

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether parent coaching via video calls (Tele-PCIT) can help young children with disruptive behavior who are also at risk for trauma. About 50 families with children aged 2 to 6 will receive weekly one-hour coaching sessions over 12-16 weeks. The goal is to improve parenting skills and reduce child behavior problems and trauma symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Telehealth Parent Child Interaction Therapy (Tele-PCIT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a convenient, home-based therapy to improve child behavior and reduce trauma symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The therapy requires weekly sessions and active parent participation, which may be challenging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disruptive behavior disorder Problem Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR PEDIATRICS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rutledge Tower
RECRUITING

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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