Can a simple parenting program in the doctor's office protect kids from stress?
NCT ID NCT03058861
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how asking about tough childhood experiences (ACEs) during regular doctor visits and offering a parenting program could help families. Over 500 parents of children aged 2-10 took part. The goal was to see if the program improved parenting behaviors and reduced harsh discipline.
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Study facts
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- 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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576 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2017
- Finished
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Jan 2018
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents of 2-10 year old children presenting for a well visit. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents do not speak English, Spanish, or Arabic.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt Pediatric Primary Care Clinic
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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