Positive Parenting Seminars for Parents

Overseen By Brianna T. Ricker, M.S., M.A.

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Texas Tech University

Must not be taking: Psychiatric medications

Disqualifiers: Non-English speakers, No internet access, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 5

185 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to evaluate whether virtual positive parenting seminars can help parents of teenagers aged 13-17 improve their parenting skills and their teens' behavior and emotional well-being. It compares three groups: one attending seminars with group discussions, one without, and a waitlist group to determine if discussions make a difference. Participants will provide feedback through surveys before, during, and after the seminars. Suitable candidates are Texas-based parents with a teenager at home at least one night every two weeks, who have internet access and are not currently engaged in mental health services.

As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity for parents to contribute to innovative research that could enhance family dynamics and teen well-being.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if your teenager has started psychiatric medication within the last month, they may not be eligible to participate.

What prior data suggests that these seminars are safe for parents and teens?

Research has shown that positive parenting seminars, such as the Triple P Program, are safe for parents. These seminars teach skills that support children's well-being. The Triple P Program provides various levels of support and has proven effective in reducing children's behavior problems and improving parenting management.

No reports of physical side effects exist, as these seminars involve learning and discussion, not medication or medical procedures. Participants typically find the seminars helpful and easy to understand. In short, the seminars are well-received and focus on providing parents with practical tools. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Positive Parenting Seminar Series because it focuses on empowering parents through active engagement and discussion, which sets it apart from traditional parenting guides that often lack real-time interaction. The seminar offers two unique approaches: one with a 90-minute session that includes an active discussion component, and another with a 60-minute format without this component. These formats aim to test the impact of interactive discussions on parenting skills, potentially providing quicker and more practical support for parents compared to conventional resources. By examining these variations, researchers hope to find out how active participation influences parenting outcomes and whether a shorter session can still be effective without the discussion element.

What evidence suggests that this trial's seminars could be effective for improving parenting practices and teen outcomes?

Research has shown that positive parenting seminars can enhance parent-teen interactions and improve teen behavior. Parents who attended these seminars reported fewer behavioral issues with their children over time. This trial will compare different seminar formats. One group will participate in 90-minute seminars with an active discussion component; studies suggest that hearing different viewpoints can enhance effectiveness and lead to better parenting practices. Another group will attend 60-minute seminars without an active discussion component, which have also proven helpful for learning new ways to support teens' growth. Overall, these seminars have shown promise in helping parents build stronger connections with their teens. ^{2 3 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

John L. Cooley, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Florida

Caroline Cummings, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Texas Tech University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents of teenagers aged 13-17 who are interested in learning positive parenting strategies through virtual seminars. Parents must have regular internet access to attend the sessions and complete surveys. There's no mention of specific exclusion criteria, so it seems open to all parents meeting the age requirement for their teens.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a parent with at least one child aged 13-17.

I am a teenager and live with a parent every two weeks.

Parent must reside in the State of Texas

Exclusion Criteria

Parent does not have sufficient English proficiency to understand seminar content and complete study-related surveys

Parent does not have access to the internet and/or can not attend seminars using the Zoom platform

Teenager is currently participating in mental health services

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Parents attend three online parenting seminars via telehealth, with or without a group discussion component

3 weeks

3 virtual seminars

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in parenting behaviors and teen outcomes through surveys

4 months

Surveys at 2-month and 4-month intervals

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Positive Parenting Seminar Series

Trial Overview The study tests a series of online seminars aimed at teaching positive parenting techniques. It examines if these seminars improve parenting skills and teen behavior when they include group discussions versus not, compared with a waitlist control group. Satisfaction with the program and its perceived effectiveness are also evaluated.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention-as-usual Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

90-minute positive parenting seminars with active discussion component

Group II: Intervention without an active discussion component Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

60-minute positive parenting seminars without an active discussion component

Group III: Waitlist Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Assessment-only waitlist control condition

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Texas Tech University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

89

Recruited

10,300+

American Psychological Foundation

Collaborator

Trials

20

Recruited

2,200+

Published Research Related to This Trial

The study explored the use of a web-based Triple P 'Positive Parenting Programme' aimed at helping parents manage childhood asthma and behavior, but found that while there was initial interest, actual participation in the program was low.

High rates of attrition indicated that more engaging website designs and a better understanding of barriers to participation are needed to improve the effectiveness of online parenting interventions for families dealing with childhood asthma.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Developing web-based Triple P 'Positive Parenting Programme' for families of children with asthma. Clarke, SA., Calam, R., Morawska, A., et al.[2019]

Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) combined with ultrasound significantly enhances the cytotoxic effects on human leukemia K562 cells, leading to increased apoptosis compared to either treatment alone.

The mechanism of apoptosis involves increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, mitochondrial damage, and activation of key apoptosis proteins, indicating that ROS plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of PpIX-mediated sonodynamic therapy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Protoporphyrin IX-mediated sonodynamic action induces apoptosis of K562 cells. Su, X., Li, Y., Wang, P., et al.[2022]

The Leader Observation Tool effectively predicts changes in parenting skills after participating in the Incredible Years parent training program, highlighting the importance of implementer skills in achieving positive outcomes.

Higher treatment fidelity in delivering parent training not only maintains the intervention's effectiveness but also leads to improved parenting behaviors, which subsequently result in better child behavior outcomes.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Treatment fidelity as a predictor of behaviour change in parents attending group-based parent training. Eames, C., Daley, D., Hutchings, J., et al.[2009]

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) using ultrasound-activated protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) significantly reduces the viability of U937 cancer cells, with the treatment causing severe damage to cell morphology, DNA, and mitochondria.

The study found that PpIX primarily localizes in the mitochondria of U937 cells and that the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a crucial role in the cell death induced by SDT, as evidenced by the protective effects of the ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Cytotoxic effect of protoporphyrin IX to human Leukemia U937 cells under ultrasonic irradiation. Li, Y., Su, X., Wang, X., et al.[2019]

The Therapist-Parent Interaction Coding System (TPICS) effectively captures various coaching techniques used by therapists during Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), based on an analysis of 61 video-recorded sessions.

The study found that responsive coaching techniques, such as providing praise, helped improve parents' skills between sessions, while directive coaching methods did not show the same effect, indicating the importance of tailored feedback in enhancing parenting behaviors.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Assessing the Key to Effective Coaching in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: The Therapist-Parent Interaction Coding System. Barnett, ML., Niec, LN., Acevedo-Polakovich, ID.[2021]

The study demonstrated that attaching a Rose Bengal sonosensitizer to lipid microbubbles significantly increases the production of singlet oxygen, which is crucial for effective cancer treatment.

This conjugate not only showed enhanced cytotoxicity against cancer cells but also resulted in a greater reduction in tumor growth compared to using the sonosensitizer alone, indicating improved therapeutic efficacy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Microbubble-sonosensitiser conjugates as therapeutics in sonodynamic therapy. Nomikou, N., Fowley, C., Byrne, NM., et al.[2013]

Both closed and open group formats for positive parenting programs led to significant improvements in parental outcomes, indicating that the format does not affect the effectiveness of the intervention.

Despite open groups having higher-risk families, all participants showed similar statistically significant improvements, supporting the flexibility of adapting group formats to meet community needs.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Open groups: adaptations in implementing a parent training program. Brock, DJ., Marek, LI., Matteo-Kerney, C., et al.[2021]

The Parent's Circle program, attended by 104 parents in the NICU, significantly helped families feel supported and gain perspective on their situation, enhancing their interactions with their infants.

NICU staff observed that the knowledge parents gained from the program positively influenced their interactions and behaviors within the NICU, indicating a beneficial impact on the overall care environment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Evaluation of a program to promote positive parenting in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pearson, J., Andersen, K.[2019]

A novel combination therapy using O2-filled nanodroplets enhances sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and immune checkpoint blockade (anti-PD-L1 therapy) in treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), addressing the low immune response rates due to insufficient dendritic cells and cytotoxic T lymphocyte infiltration.

This approach not only improves oxygen delivery to hypoxic tumor environments, enhancing the effectiveness of SDT, but also promotes the maturation of dendritic cells and increases tumor immunogenicity, effectively transforming 'cold' tumors into 'hot' ones, leading to a robust adaptive immune response.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Nanodroplet-enhanced sonodynamic therapy potentiates immune checkpoint blockade for systemic suppression of triple-negative breast cancer. Wu, W., Xu, M., Qiao, B., et al.[2023]

Singlet oxygen is recognized as a crucial intermediate in photodynamic action, but establishing a direct link between its presence and specific photodynamic effects remains a challenge for researchers.

The review suggests that continuous wave systems, particularly with phase modulation techniques and improved light delivery, may offer promising methods to detect singlet oxygen and enhance the efficacy of photodynamic therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Current perspectives of singlet oxygen detection in biological environments. Gorman, AA., Rodgers, MA.[2022]

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