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Behavioral Intervention

Positive Parenting Program for Domestic Violence

N/A

Waitlist Available

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

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Report of at least one physically violent act from a partner within the past 24 months

Have at least one child 5 years or younger

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, immediately after intervention(about 6 weeks after baseline), one month after end of intervention and 3 months after end of intervention intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial aims to help women who have experienced interpersonal violence and homelessness by improving their skills and self-confidence. They will also be taught positive parenting strategies through a program called Play and Learning Strategies."

Who is the study for?

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.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

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.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects; however, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have experienced physical violence from a partner in the last 2 years.

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I have a child who is 5 years old or younger.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, immediately after intervention(about 6 weeks after baseline), one month after end of intervention and 3 months after end of intervention intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, immediately after intervention(about 6 weeks after baseline), one month after end of intervention and 3 months after end of intervention intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, immediately after intervention(about 6 weeks after baseline), one month after end of intervention and 3 months after end of intervention intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Change in Women's parenting stress as assessed by the Parental Stress scale (PSS)

Change in children's behavior as assessed by the Devereux Early Childhood Assessments (DECA)-Infant

Change in children's behavior as assessed by the Devereux Early Childhood Assessments (DECA)-Preschoolers

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Positive Parenting ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Positive Parenting Program

2011

N/A

~90

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor

906 Previous Clinical Trials

323,074 Total Patients Enrolled

Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation - Hillman Emergent InnovationUNKNOWN

Doncy J Eapen, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BCPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the ongoing medical study actively seeking participants at this time?

"As per the details provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research endeavor is not presently seeking individuals to participate. The trial was first shared on February 19th, 2024 and last revised on January 30th of the same year. While recruitment for this specific study is currently inactive, it's noteworthy that there are nine alternative investigations actively enrolling participants at present."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Feasibility of a Positive Parenting Program for Women Experiencing Homelessness Who Have a History of Interpersonal Violence

Doncy Eapen 2024. "Feasibility of a Positive Parenting Program for Women Experiencing Homelessness Who Have a History of Interpersonal Violence". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06246773.

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