40 Participants Needed

Positive Parenting Program for Women Facing Homelessness and Domestic Violence

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Overseen ByHimabindu Basani
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to strengthen the skills and self-efficacy of women by addressing the social and emotional trauma that they have experienced from interpersonal violence (IPRV) and homelessness and to promote positive parenting strategies through Play and Learning Strategies (PALS), an evidence based intervention.

Research Team

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Doncy J Eapen, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for women who have faced domestic violence within the last two years, are currently homeless, and have at least one child under the age of six. Participants must speak English and their violent partner should not be present during enrollment.

Inclusion Criteria

I have experienced physical violence from a partner in the last 2 years.
I have a child who is 5 years old or younger.

Exclusion Criteria

My partner is with me at the time of signing up.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage in the Positive Parenting Program to address social and emotional trauma and promote positive parenting strategies

6 weeks
Weekly sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in social support, parenting satisfaction, children's behavior, and other outcomes

3 months
Monthly assessments

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Positive Parenting Program
Trial Overview The study aims to help these women by using a program called Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) to improve parenting skills and cope with trauma from violence and homelessness, compared to usual care they would receive.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Positive Parenting ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Lead Sponsor

Trials
974
Recruited
361,000+

Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation - Hillman Emergent Innovation

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
40+
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