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Can coaching parents build healthier families? large trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT03367845

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Colorado State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether family coaching programs can improve how parents interact with their babies and with each other. About 1,000 families with healthy infants are randomly assigned to receive either a sensitivity-focused coaching program (using video feedback) or basic phone check-ins. Researchers measure changes in parenting sensitivity, stress, confidence, and infant attachment to see if the coaching leads to stronger family bonds and healthier child development.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Videofeedback to Promote Positive Parenting (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, these programs could offer a low-cost way to strengthen parent-infant bonds and improve long-term mental health outcomes for children.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study with subjective measures; results may vary widely by family and may not generalize to all populations.

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Study facts

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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

1,005 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2017

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

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.

Ages

6 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents cohabiting * Both mothers and fathers agree to participate * Healthy infants with no known health problems Exclusion Criteria: * Discovery of developmental delays or health problems in infants

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Conditions

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Infant Behavior

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Behavior, infant

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fort Wayne Center for Children and Families

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46814, United States

  • William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families

    South Bend, Indiana, 46535, United States