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Can a Parent-Targeted program ease Kids' behavior problems when depression is in the picture?

NCT ID NCT07749521

Disease control Sponsor: University of Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two parenting programs for caregivers who have depression and are seeking help for their child's emotional or behavioral difficulties. The experimental program, ADAPT, is designed to address the unique emotional needs of depressed parents, while the control is the standard Incredible Years program. Researchers will measure changes in child behavior, parental depression, and quality of life before, right after, and six months after treatment. The goal is to see if a tailored approach can improve outcomes for both parents and children.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
ADAPT, a 10-session virtual caregiver program combining individual and group sessions focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and cognitive restructuring
What this could lead to
If ADAPT works, it could offer a more effective parenting program for depressed parents, improving both child behavior and parental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and the benefits may not be large or lasting. The program is virtual, which may not suit everyone, and results may not generalize beyond the study setting.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 180 people

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

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years of age or above 2. has a child aged 6-11 years with clinically elevated emotional and behavioural disorders (Abnormal Range, 93rd percentile) on the Total Difficulties Scale of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) 3. parent shows clinical elevations for mild-moderate depression on the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) (\>4 and \<15) 4. capacity to tolerate a virtual group context assessed by clinical interview Exclusion Criteria: 1. Parent shows active suicidal ideation, substance use disorder, or psychosis 2. they cannot communicate in English 3. child previously diagnosed with autism or an intellectual disability

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conduct disorder Depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Conduct disorders in children Depression - major depressive disorder Disruptive behaviour in children Parenting intervention

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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