Incredible Years® Program for Parenting

(FFHI Trial)

Overseen By Joyce R Javier, MD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

Disqualifiers: Move out of California, Previous IY participation, Not fluent in English, Unable to consent, Prisoners

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

500 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the effectiveness of the Incredible Years® School Age Basic Parent Training Program for Filipino parents in California. The goal is to determine if the program improves parenting practices and child behavior. Parents in the trial will either attend online workshops or receive written materials, and researchers will compare the outcomes. The trial seeks Filipino parents or guardians with at least one child aged 8-12 living in California. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity for parents to contribute to valuable research that could enhance parenting strategies and child development.

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 focused on parenting practices rather than medical treatments.

What prior data suggests that the Incredible Years® Program is safe for parenting?

Research shows that the Incredible Years® School Age Basic Parent Training Program is well-received. Many studies have tested this program and found that it improves children's behavior and social skills. Conducted in various countries, these studies have not reported any serious safety issues for parents involved in the program.

The program includes online workshops that equip parents with tools to support their children's development. As it focuses on education and training rather than medical treatment, it is considered safe. The reviewed studies have reported no negative effects, suggesting that participants can expect a positive and supportive experience. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Incredible Years® School Age Basic Parent Training Program because it offers an interactive, peer-coached approach to parenting, which is different from standard written materials or lectures. This program features twelve 2-hour online workshops led by certified coaches, which allows parents to actively engage and practice skills in a supportive environment. This dynamic and participatory method is designed to improve parenting skills more effectively than traditional educational handouts, potentially leading to better outcomes for both parents and children.

What evidence suggests that the Incredible Years® Program is effective for parenting?

Research has shown that the Incredible Years® School Age Basic Parent Training Program improves children's behavior and strengthens the parent-child bond. In this trial, parents in the intervention arm will participate in twelve 2-hour online workshops led by a certified peer coach. Studies have found that this program reduces disruptive behavior in children and encourages positive social interactions. Parents who participated in the program reported fewer behavior issues and less conflict with their children. Long-term research suggests that these benefits persist, leading to better outcomes for families. Overall, evidence strongly supports the Incredible Years program as an effective way to enhance family dynamics and child behavior. ^{5 6 7 8 9}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Joyce R Javier, MD MPH MS

Principal Investigator

Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for Filipino parents or guardians in California with at least one child aged 8-12. They must be of Filipino descent and English-speaking. Pregnant women qualify if they have an eligible child.

Inclusion Criteria

My parent or guardian is Filipino.

I am pregnant or a guardian with a child eligible for the trial.

I am a parent or guardian of a child aged 8-12.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention Phase 1

Participants receive the Online Incredible Years® School Age Basic & Advanced Parent Training Program and complete parent-reported and child-reported measures at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.

6 months

Online workshops and assessments at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months

Intervention Phase 2

Parenting Group Leaders participate in semi-structured interviews to inform the sustainability of the intervention in real-world community settings.

Ongoing

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for sustained improvements in parenting practices and child behavior outcomes.

6 months

Follow-up assessments at 3 months and 6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Incredible Years® School Age Basic Parent Training Program

Trial Overview The study tests an online parenting program, the Incredible Years® School Age Basic & Advanced Parent Training, against standard Bright Futures handouts from the American Academy of Pediatrics to see its effect on parenting and child behavior over six months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Parents assigned to the intervention arm will receive the Incredible Years® School Age Basic \& Advanced Parent Training Program. It consists of twelve (12) 2-hour online workshops led by a certified peer coach in the Incredible Years Parent Training Series.

Group II: Control Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Parents assigned to the control arm will be emailed and mailed written parent education materials from the American Academy of Pediatrics called the Bright Futures handouts. The control group is offered the Incredible Years® School Age Basic \& Advanced Parent Training Program after a 3-month wait list period.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Kaiser Permanente

Lead Sponsor

Trials

563

Recruited

27,400,000+

University of Southern California

Collaborator

Trials

956

Recruited

1,609,000+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials

473

Recruited

1,374,000+

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Collaborator

Trials

257

Recruited

5,075,000+

University of California, San Diego

Collaborator

Trials

1,215

Recruited

1,593,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The Incredible Years (IY) eight-week parenting group received positive feedback from both parents (n = 34) and leaders (n = 13), indicating its effectiveness in supporting families during early infant development.

The program demonstrated high retention and attendance rates, and it can be delivered at a reasonable cost, making it a viable option for health visitors to support families in the postpartum period.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Parent and group leader reflections on a group-based programme for parents and babies. Jones, CH., Hutchings, J., Erjaves, M., et al.[2012]

The Incredible Years Parenting Program significantly improved parenting skills among mothers from diverse ethnic backgrounds, with intervention mothers showing more positive and consistent parenting behaviors compared to control mothers.

Children of mothers who participated in the program exhibited fewer behavior problems, indicating the program's effectiveness in enhancing child behavior as well.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parent training in head start: a comparison of program response among African American, Asian American, Caucasian, and Hispanic mothers. Reid, MJ., Webster-Stratton, C., Beauchaine, TP.[2022]

The Incredible Years® Toddler Parenting Programme showed significant improvements in parental mental well-being and observed praise after 6 months, indicating its effectiveness in enhancing parenting skills.

At the 12-month mark, families participating in the program experienced notable improvements in child development, home environment, and reductions in parental depression, suggesting long-term benefits for both parents and children.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Evaluating the Incredible Years Toddler Parenting Programme with parents of toddlers in disadvantaged (Flying Start) areas of Wales. Hutchings, J., Griffith, N., Bywater, T., et al.[2022]

The Incredible Years Basic Parent Programme (IYBPP) showed significant improvements in child behavior and social competence among 214 parents who attended at least nine sessions, with effect sizes ranging from 0.50 to 0.77, indicating moderate to strong efficacy.

Parental satisfaction with the IYBPP was high across both Maori and non-Maori participants, suggesting that the program is culturally acceptable and effective for diverse groups.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Preliminary data on the efficacy of the Incredible Years Basic Parent Programme in New Zealand. Fergusson, D., Stanley, L., Horwood, LJ.[2021]

The Incredible Years(®) program is a comprehensive training series designed for parents, teachers, and children, aimed at improving child behavior and emotional regulation.

The program has been successfully scaled up through a collaborative approach, ensuring fidelity to its core principles by involving various stakeholders, including developers, administrators, and families.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Bringing The Incredible Years® Programs to Scale. Webster-Stratton, C., McCoy, KP.[2022]

A brief, six-session parent training program called The Incredible Years led to lasting improvements in positive parenting and reduced harsh discipline, which were maintained four years later in a study of 117 mothers.

While the parent training group showed significant changes in parenting practices, there were no notable differences in child behavior problems compared to the control group, suggesting that the program primarily benefited parenting skills rather than directly altering children's behavior.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Improved parenting maintained four years following a brief parent training intervention in a non-clinical sample. Reedtz, C., Klest, S.[2019]

The study evaluates the effectiveness of two parenting programs, The Incredible Years (IY) and The International Child Development Programme (ICDP), over 15 and 12 weeks respectively, aimed at improving parenting practices for refugee families in Norway, with a target sample size of 360 participants.

It also incorporates a measurement feedback system (MFS) to provide regular updates on parents' progress, which may help reduce parental stress and improve child behavior, ultimately aiding families in successfully integrating into a new cultural context.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parenting interventions for families with refugee backgrounds: a randomized factorial, mixed-methods design study protocol. Patras, J., Saus, M., Douglas, M., et al.[2022]

The Incredible Years® (IY) Parenting Program showed short-term effectiveness in reducing child conduct problems among families in Child Protection Services, with 102 children participating in the study.

However, the positive effects of the program were not sustained at the one-year follow-up, and there were no significant improvements reported in daycare/school settings, indicating challenges in maintaining and generalizing the benefits of the intervention.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parent- and teacher-reported long-term effects of parent training on child conduct problems in families with child protection and other support services: a randomized controlled trial. Karjalainen, P., Santalahti, P., Aronen, ET., et al.[2021]

The Incredible Years (IY) parent programme significantly improved child behavior problems in a study involving 280 parents of children aged 8-13 years at risk for antisocial behavior, with strong statistical support (p < .001).

The program also led to notable enhancements in parental depression and parenting skills, indicating its effectiveness in promoting both child and parental well-being.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The extended school aged Incredible Years parent programme. Hutchings, J., Bywater, T., Williams, ME., et al.[2020]

The Triple P and Incredible Years parent programs are effective in reducing problematic behaviors in children and negative parenting practices, based on a review of 49 studies using rigorous methodologies.

While both programs show positive outcomes, they have distinct differences, suggesting the need for a tailored parent education program that fits specific cultural contexts, such as in Turkey.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

An analysis of two evidence-based parent training programmes and determination of the characteristics for a new programme model. Arkan, B., Ustün, B., Güvenir, T.[2013]

The Incredible Years interventions, which included both classroom and parent training, led to significant improvements in children's emotional regulation and reduced externalizing problems, particularly in the group receiving both interventions (PT + CR).

Mothers in the PT + CR group demonstrated stronger bonding with their children and were more supportive and involved in school activities compared to mothers in the control group, highlighting the positive impact of parent training on family dynamics and child behavior.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Enhancing a classroom social competence and problem-solving curriculum by offering parent training to families of moderate- to high-risk elementary school children. Reid, MJ., Webster-Stratton, C., Hammond, M.[2007]

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