Can a parenting class prevent child abuse? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06823518
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether a parent-education program called Thrive Initiative can help prevent child maltreatment and improve parenting. Researchers will compare a hybrid version (online plus group sessions) to an online-only version. The study involves 480 U.S. Air Force members or their dependents who are parents of children aged 0-18.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Thrive Initiative parent-education programs (Take Root, Sprout, Grow, Branch Out)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a hybrid (online + group) parenting program is more effective than online-only at preventing child abuse and improving child well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to non-military families. The study relies on self-reported outcomes, which can be biased.
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