Dallas dad study: does violence prevention improve parenting?
NCT ID NCT05256992
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding 10 hours of domestic violence prevention (Ray of Hope) to a standard fatherhood program helps dads become better parents and partners. 748 fathers in Dallas took part. The study measured changes in parenting, co-parenting, and partner relationships six months after the program started.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ray of Hope curriculum (domestic violence prevention program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that adding domestic violence prevention to fatherhood programs helps dads build healthier relationships with their kids and partners.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, so results are available. However, it only looked at short-term changes (6 months) and may not apply to all fathers or communities.
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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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748 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2021
- 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Adult (age 18 and older) * Father (children must be no more than 24 years of age) * must have no open criminal cases (can be deferred) Exclusion Criteria: * Minor (under the age of 18) * Not a father * Has an open criminal case
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anthem Strong Families
Dallas, Texas, 75254, United States
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