Can a smartphone app stop family violence? new study recruits 1,270 families to find out.
NCT ID NCT06876246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a digital tool called the Family Check-Up Online, designed to prevent family violence and improve child mental health. About 1,270 families with children aged 11-14 will use the program, with some getting extra coach support. Researchers will measure changes in parenting skills, child depression, anxiety, and behavior over time.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,270 people
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A caregiver must have a child between the ages of 11 and 14 enrolled at a participating school; * the caregiver must be the parent or legal guardian of the youth; * the caregiver must have a smartphone with text messaging capability and access to email; and * the youth must be identified by school providers as needing or being eligible for Tier 2 or Tier 3 supports or services. Exclusion Criteria: * the caregiver is unable to read in either English or Spanish; or * the family is already participating in another study of the University of Oregon's Prevention Science Institute.
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Locations
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Prevention Science Institute
RECRUITINGEugene, Oregon, 97403, United States
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