Can a Four-Week parenting class boost confidence and cut stress for moms and dads?
NCT ID NCT05445141
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a short group program called Little ACF for parents of children aged 1-2 years. The program uses role-play, discussions, and at-home exercises to help parents feel more confident, manage their emotions, and cope with their child's negative feelings. About 670 parents from child health centers will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. Researchers will measure changes in parenting skills, stress, and child development over several years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Little ACF (Lilla ABC) parenting group program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, evidence-based way to support all parents of young children and promote better emotional health for kids.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study measuring questionnaires, not a treatment. The program may not show meaningful benefits over usual care, and results may not apply to all families.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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732 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents of children in the age of 1-2 years that are registered at the CHCs included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Parents in need of interpreter will be excluded
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Central Child Health Care (Centrala barnhälsovården)
Stockholm, Sweden
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