Can a parent program boost Kids' mental health and activity? study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT06163703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program that teaches parents how to help their 3- to 9-year-old children with social-emotional skills and healthy habits like physical activity and sleep. It included 86 families facing major stressors such as trauma, mental health issues, or financial strain. The goal was to see if the program was practical and liked by parents, and to get early signs of whether it improves child behavior and lifestyle.
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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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86 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- 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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3 to 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Child between the ages of 3-9 years 2. Parent/caregiver willing to engage in the intervention who * is at least 18 years of age * is primary caregiver or guardian for the participating child * has concerns about the child's mood, behavior, and/or lifestyle health * is experiencing two or more major stressors of the following: trauma history, mental health difficulties, living with HIV, racial discrimination, substance misuse, and/or financial strain * is English speaking. Exclusion Criteria: a. Parent or child has * a significant cognitive disability, developmental delay, or pervasive developmental disorder * active suicidal or homicidal ideation * psychotic symptoms (active hallucinations, delusions, or impaired thought processes) * ongoing family violence occurring within the home and/or active involvement of child protect services related to child maltreatment allegations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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