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New video therapy eases stress for parents of special-needs kids

NCT ID NCT05803252

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a video-based therapy called Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) for parents of children with special health needs, like ADHD or autism. The goal was to see if it could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 104 parents took part, and the therapy was delivered online over several sessions. The study checked if the approach was practical and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) via videoconferencing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based way to improve mental health for parents of children with special needs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study without a control group, so results may not be reliable. The therapy may not work for everyone or may not be better than other support.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

104 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong residents aged ≥21 years; * living together with the child who is at preschool/school-age (3-9 years old); * adopt the responsibility of taking care of the child; * access to reliable Internet access via either computers and/or smartphones and be committed to maintaining internet access for the duration of the intervention In addition, potential eligible parents who respond "yes" to any of the five validated screening questions in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Screener will then be asked the associated follow-up questions to determine whether the child possesses physical, neurodevelopmental/emotional problem(s) that has lasted for at least 12 months. Only children with a positive response(s) to ≥ 1 item in each of the associated follow-up questions will be classified as children with SHCN Exclusion Criteria: * Parents with cognitive deficiency, severe mental illness and/or disability conditions that interfere with their ability to comprehend the programme's content * had substance/alcohol dependency problems, * are pregnant; * are less than six months postpartum

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder Chronic Disease learning disability neurodevelopmental disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder Chronic disease Development delay Neurodevelopmental disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Shatin, Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong Christian Service

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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