Parenting Program for Adolescent Behaviors
(AMP-CARE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether a parenting program can boost parents' confidence and understanding of their teen's mental health and development. The program, called the Adolescent Mental Health Parenting Program for Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (AMP-CARE), includes six virtual sessions that teach positive parenting techniques through activities like role-playing and home practice. Participants will split into two groups: one group will start the program immediately, while the other will join after completing surveys. Parents or guardians of 11-14-year-old teens who receive care at certain clinics and speak English may be eligible. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity for parents to enhance their skills and contribute to valuable research on adolescent mental health.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems unlikely, as the study focuses on a parenting program rather than medical treatment.
What prior data suggests that the AMP-CARE program is safe?
Research has shown that programs like AMP-CARE, including the Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) program, are generally safe and well-received. Studies have found that these programs improve parenting skills and strengthen relationships between adults and teens. Participants in similar programs have not reported major negative effects; instead, they have noticed positive changes in their parenting. This suggests that AMP-CARE is unlikely to pose safety risks, as it involves online sessions focused on teaching positive parenting techniques.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the AMP-CARE program because it offers a fresh approach to improving adolescent behaviors through enhanced parenting techniques. Unlike traditional methods that might rely heavily on medication or one-on-one therapy for teenagers, AMP-CARE focuses on empowering parents with the skills to foster better communication and relationships at home. The program is delivered through virtual group sessions, making it accessible and convenient for parents, incorporating interactive elements like role playing and weekly home practice to solidify learning. This innovative approach could lead to more effective and sustainable improvements in family dynamics and adolescent mental health.
What evidence suggests that the AMP-CARE program is effective for improving parenting confidence and knowledge about teen mental health?
Research shows that parenting programs using certain teaching methods can effectively improve parent-child interactions and children's behavior. In this trial, the AMP-CARE program aims to help parents build positive relationships with their teens and understand teenage development. Studies have found that similar programs reduce the risk of child abuse by improving parental behavior. These improvements can lead to better parent-child relationships and increased knowledge about mental health. Overall, promising evidence suggests that such programs can boost parents' confidence and enhance their understanding of teen mental health.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Yasamin Sanii, MD
Principal Investigator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Samantha Schilling, MD MSHP
Principal Investigator
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents who want to improve their confidence in parenting adolescents and enhance their understanding of teen development and mental health. Participants will be asked to complete surveys and attend virtual sessions.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants attend 6 virtual AMP-CARE sessions, each lasting about 90 minutes, once per week
Follow-up
Participants complete a second survey to assess the impact of the AMP-CARE program
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Adolescent Mental Health Parenting Program for Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (AMP-CARE)
Trial Overview
The study tests the AMP-CARE program, which aims to boost parent confidence in dealing with teens and increase knowledge about adolescent mental health. It compares outcomes between those who immediately receive the program and those who wait.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Parents will attend the 6 virtual sessions with a group of about 5-10 parents and 2 facilitators. The AMP-CARE group sessions are held for about 90 minutes once per week. Sessions include didactics, role playing, vignettes, and weekly home practice to build positive parenting techniques.
Parents in the control group will be offered the intervention after completing the second study questionnaire.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Adolescent Mental Health Parenting Program for Child- ...
The goals of AMP-CARE are to teach parents how to form a positive relationship with their teen and to teach about typical adolescent development ...
Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care
Parenting programs based on cognitive-behavioral and social learning principles are effective in improving child behavior problems and parenting styles.
A promising intervention to reduce child maltreatment
PriCARE has the potential to reduce risk of CM directly through improving parenting behaviors and indirectly through the impact of those changes in parenting ...
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uncchildrens.org
uncchildrens.org/app/files/public/f355fd16-4385-48fe-a420-14a9ad133d43/pdf-childrens-care-kohls-pricare.pdfA Randomized Trial of a Parent Training for Child Behavior ...
Our study demonstrated that a primary care based parent-training program focused on strengthening the child-caregiver attachment relationship and managing the.
BRINGING GOOD PARENTING BEHAVIORS TO ALL WHO ...
Workshop participants will gain a thorough understanding of CARE training, an evidence-based program for use by any adult who interacts with children.
Child Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care ...
PriCARE has the potential to reduce risk of CM directly through improving parenting behaviors and indirectly through the impact of those changes in parenting ...
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digitalcollections.umc.edu
digitalcollections.umc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=psychiatry-pubPerceptions of Child–Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE ...
CARE is an evidence-informed training program that increases adults' effectiveness in their interactions with all youth aged 2–18 years, ...
Child adult relationship enhancement (CARE): A brief ...
This study examined the feasibility and impact of a novel six-hour training, Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE), on caregiver behavior.
Perceptions of Child–Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE ...
Child–Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) is an evidence-informed approach to promote positive child–adult relationships in youth with ...
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