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New study aims to build mental health support for dads of kids with special needs

NCT ID NCT07591636

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to create a therapy program using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for fathers of children with special needs in Hong Kong. Researchers will interview 20 fathers and social workers to understand their challenges and what kind of support would help. The goal is to design a protocol that improves psychological flexibility and mental health for these fathers.

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Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) protocol development via focus groups
What this could lead to
If successful, this could create a tailored therapy program to help fathers of children with special needs cope better with stress and improve their mental health.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small qualitative study (20 participants) that only develops a protocol, not tests it. The findings may not apply to other cultures or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Biological fathers of children aged 2 to 12 years with a formal diagnosis of a developmental disability (including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability), and social workers with experience working with these families. All participants are able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Informants will include 2 groups, 1) fathers rearing children with special needs and 2) social workers. For fathers, Inclusion Criteria: 1. are the biological fathers of children aged 2 to 12 years, 2. are with a child having a formal diagnosis of a developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, or related neurodevelopmental conditions, 3. are able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Fathers with physical or cognitive impairment 2. Father with learning problems as identified from NGO or related medical records For social workers, Inclusion Criteria: 1. have experience in working with biological fathers of children aged 2 to 12 years who have a formal diagnosis of a developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, or related neurodevelopmental conditions, 2. are able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese.

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Conditions

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attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder developmental disability intellectual disability Psychological Well-Being

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Caregiver mental health Developmental disabilities FATHER Parenting stress Special needs children

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