160 Participants Needed

Web Application for Sibling Stress Support

JM
PF
Overseen ByParticia F. Vadasy, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the SIBTime web application treatment for sibling stress support?

Research shows that siblings of children with cancer or cystic fibrosis often face emotional and social challenges, highlighting the need for supportive interventions. Psychological interventions have been shown to help siblings manage these challenges, suggesting that tools like the SIBTime web application could be beneficial in providing support.12345

How is the Web Application for Sibling Stress Support different from other treatments for sibling stress?

The Web Application for Sibling Stress Support is unique because it uses a web-based platform to provide support, which can be more accessible and convenient compared to traditional face-to-face therapy. This approach is similar to other web-based interventions that have been successful in providing psychoeducational support and improving family dynamics, as seen in interventions for traumatic brain injury and post-injury stress.678910

What is the purpose of this trial?

Most of the over 32.7 million people in the U.S. who have special health, developmental, and mental health concerns have typically developing (TD) brothers and sisters who share high levels of involvement in their sibling's lives. Disability and health agencies lack effective tools to support the information and support needs of TD siblings and their families, in particular for ethnic minority and rural families. The aims of this proposal are to complete development and evaluation of the dual language SIBTime app, designed to build parents' and children's knowledge, skills, and engaging family routines to nurture TD siblings' (ages 3-6) social-emotional health and well-being.

Research Team

JM

Jessie Marquez, BA

Principal Investigator

Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for parents who have a child with a disability and another typically developing child aged between 3-6 years. Participants must own a smartphone or tablet and be able to communicate in English or Spanish.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a parent of a child with a disability and another child aged 3-6 who is developing typically.
Has a smartphone or tablet

Exclusion Criteria

N/A

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage with the SIBTime web-based intervention for 8 weeks

8 weeks
Web-based engagement

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in parenting stress, child-parent relationship, and TD sibling behavior and adjustment

1 week
Post-intervention assessment

Commercial Feasibility

Evaluation of SIBTime's acceptability and feasibility for commercial use

1 month

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • SIB-Time web-application tool
Trial Overview The SIBTime Phase II trial is testing the effectiveness of the SIB-Time web-application tool, designed to support siblings of children with special health needs by providing information and fostering skills for social-emotional well-being.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Sibtime web-based intervention.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Business as usual.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
21
Recruited
8,600+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials
473
Recruited
1,374,000+

Findings from Research

In a study analyzing parents' perceptions, 74.5% of responses regarding siblings of children with cancer indicated negative effects, while only 1.1% reported no risk, highlighting the significant emotional burden on families.
For siblings of children with cystic fibrosis, 67.9% of parents noted negative impacts, but a notable 32.1% reported positive outcomes, suggesting that while challenges exist, there can also be beneficial aspects to these family dynamics.
Pediatric chronic illness (cancer, cystic fibrosis) effects on well siblings: parents' voices.Williams, PD., Ridder, EL., Setter, RK., et al.[2011]
A two-session psychological intervention for siblings of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients significantly improved their psychological well-being and medical knowledge compared to a control group receiving standard care, based on a study involving 30 siblings aged 6-17.
Despite the positive effects on well-being and knowledge, the intervention did not reduce posttraumatic stress symptoms or anxiety, indicating that while it helps with adjustment, additional support may be needed for these specific issues.
A two-session psychological intervention for siblings of pediatric cancer patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial.Prchal, A., Graf, A., Bergstraesser, E., et al.[2021]
Psychological interventions for siblings of pediatric cancer patients have shown significant improvements in reducing depression symptoms and enhancing medical knowledge, based on a review of 14 studies involving various intervention types.
Despite positive outcomes, the evidence is still limited and inconsistent regarding other areas like anxiety and social adjustment, highlighting the need for more rigorous randomized controlled trials in larger populations to strengthen the findings.
Psychological interventions with siblings of pediatric cancer patients: a systematic review.Prchal, A., Landolt, MA.[2018]

References

Pediatric chronic illness (cancer, cystic fibrosis) effects on well siblings: parents' voices. [2011]
A two-session psychological intervention for siblings of pediatric cancer patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial. [2021]
Psychological interventions with siblings of pediatric cancer patients: a systematic review. [2018]
The Emotional Experience and Perceived Changes in Siblings of Children With Cancer Reported During a Group Intervention. [2018]
Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. [2022]
A web-based family problem-solving intervention for families of children with traumatic brain injury. [2022]
Preventing posttraumatic stress following pediatric injury: a randomized controlled trial of a web-based psycho-educational intervention for parents. [2021]
Effects of a Mobile-Based Intervention for Parents of Children With Crying, Sleeping, and Feeding Problems: Randomized Controlled Trial. [2023]
Tips and Traps: Lessons From Codesigning a Clinician E-Monitoring Tool for Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. [2020]
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Feasibility, acceptability, and usability of web-based data collection in parents of children with cancer. [2011]
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