Can a parenting class prevent child abuse? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06823518

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Penn State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a parent-education program called Thrive Initiative can help prevent child maltreatment and improve parenting. Researchers will compare a hybrid version (online plus group sessions) to an online-only version. The study involves 480 U.S. Air Force members or their dependents who are parents of children aged 0-18.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Thrive Initiative parent-education programs (Take Root, Sprout, Grow, Branch Out)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a hybrid (online + group) parenting program is more effective than online-only at preventing child abuse and improving child well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to non-military families. The study relies on self-reported outcomes, which can be biased.

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CHILD MALTREATMENT CHILD WELLBEING PARENTING

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Pennsylvania State University
RECRUITING

University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

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