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Behavioral Intervention

KEEP-CK for Parenting (KEEP-CK Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Stacey Tiberio, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by Oregon Social Learning Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be younger than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, and 4- and 10-months post-baseline

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KEEP-CK Trial Summary

This trial aims to evaluate the impact of the KEEP Connecting Kin (KEEP-CK) program on informal kinship families and the youth in their care. They will use a randomized control design to assess the

Who is the study for?

This trial is for informal kinship families and youth under their care, who are involved with Oregon's Child Welfare System or Self-Sufficiency Program. It aims to help those experiencing depression, parenting stress, or dealing with children's externalizing behavior.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The KEEP-CK program is being tested against standard services (services-as-usual). Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the KEEP-CK intervention immediately or placed on a waitlist. The study measures the program’s effects right after it ends and again at 10 months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves a social support program rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues during the sessions.

KEEP-CK Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, and 4- and 10-months post-baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, and 4- and 10-months post-baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, and 4- and 10-months post-baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Mean change in child permanency (i.e., placement stability and permanency of placements)

Mean change in parent/caregiver stress.

Mean change in parenting practices and parent/caregiver stress.

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KEEP-CK Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: KEEP-CKExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants who are randomly assigned to the KEEP-CK condition will participate in 16 weekly group sessions with 8-12 other informal kinship caregivers, and receive manualized content related to positive parenting skills, and peer-to-peer supports and recommendations for services.

Group II: "Services as usual" (SAU) waitlist controlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants who are randomly assigned to the "services as usual" (SAU) waitlist control condition will be eligible to receive SAU that are available to all informal kinship caregivers in Oregon. Participants who ask about receiving supports will be referred to the Oregon Kinship Navigator, which is a statewide kinship navigator program that is available to all informal kinship caregivers in Oregon regardless of their participation in this study. Participants in the SAU waitlist control condition will be offered the opportunity to participate in a KEEP-CK group after 10 months, with these participants only contribute data to the SAU control condition for the impact analyses.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Oregon Social Learning CenterLead Sponsor

35 Previous Clinical Trials

10,583 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Parenting

320 Patients Enrolled for Parenting

Office of Planning, Research & EvaluationFED

13 Previous Clinical Trials

212,030 Total Patients Enrolled

Stacey Tiberio, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorOregon Social Learning Center

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are participants currently being recruited for this ongoing medical study?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is actively seeking applicants. The trial was first listed on February 13th, 2024 and received its latest update on February 27th in the same year."

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What criteria must individuals meet to be eligible for participation in this research?

"To be considered for participation in this research study, individuals need to have parental consent and fall within the age range of 4 to 18 years. The trial aims to recruit approximately 192 eligible participants."

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What is the number of individuals currently undergoing treatment within this medical study?

"Affirmative. The details provided on clinicaltrials.gov specify that recruitment is ongoing for this investigation. Initially shared on February 13th, 2024, the information was most recently revised on February 27th, 2024. A total of 192 individuals are sought after at a single location for this study."

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Are individuals 18 years of age and older eligible to participate in this study?

"Patients aged between 4 and 18 are eligible to participate in this clinical trial. Notably, there are a total of 54 studies focused on the pediatric population and 57 studies catered towards individuals over the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies

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KEEP Connecting Kin

Stacey Tiberio 2024. "KEEP Connecting Kin". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06294392.