SIBS Program for Positive Sibling Relationships
(SIBS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The current study is a randomized intervention trial that tests the efficacy of a family-focused sibling relationship promotion program. The study includes a treatment group and a contact-equivalent attention control condition with 288 sibling dyads and data collection with target parents, target sibling dyads, and teachers at three time points (pre-test, post-test, and 18-month follow-up). Data will be collected using a three-cohort design with 96 families in each of the three cohorts.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
How is the SIBS Program treatment different from other treatments for improving sibling relationships?
The SIBS Program is unique because it focuses on enhancing sibling relationships through structured afterschool sessions and family nights, targeting both children's relationship skills and parenting strategies. Unlike other treatments, it specifically aims to improve sibling dynamics and parenting involvement, making it a novel approach for fostering positive family interactions.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the SIBS Program treatment for positive sibling relationships?
Research on the SIBS Program shows promising results in preventing psychological difficulties in siblings of children with chronic disorders, suggesting it may help improve sibling relationships. Additionally, similar interventions like the ISEE program have shown positive outcomes in supporting siblings of chronically ill children.23678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Adriana J Umana-Taylor, PhD
Principal Investigator
Harvard University
Kimberly A Updegraff, PhD
Principal Investigator
Arizona State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Latino/Hispanic families with a 5th grader and a younger sibling in grades 1-4, both enrolled in the same participating elementary school. It's not for children who are in self-contained special education settings.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in 12 weekly 90-minute afterschool group sessions and 3 family nights focusing on sibling relationship skills and family dynamics
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for program effects on family dynamics and psychosocial well-being
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Control
- SIBS Program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Harvard University
Lead Sponsor