Project Support for Parent-Child Relationship

Overseen By Research Coordinator

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Disqualifiers: Traumatic brain injury, Developmental disability, Psychosis, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

Duration: 6 weeks

100 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will involve a randomized, controlled trial with two parallel groups, Project Support and a treatment as usual control group. Families with a child on the waitlist for trauma-focused services will be invited to participate. Participation involves completing a baseline assessment of family functioning and trauma characteristics. Participants will then be randomized to either Project Support or the treatment as usual control group. All participants will be invited to complete the post-test assessment 4-6 weeks after the baseline assessment, prior to beginning trauma-focused services.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on family support and trauma services, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Project Support for improving parent-child relationships?

The Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) questionnaire, which evaluates parents' perceptions of healthcare services, shows that parental satisfaction is linked to reduced stress and improved psychosocial outcomes. This suggests that treatments focusing on parent satisfaction and empowerment, like Project Support, may positively impact parent-child relationships. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

How is the treatment Project Support unique compared to other treatments for improving parent-child relationships?

Project Support is unique because it specifically targets families reported for child maltreatment, focusing on reducing aggressive discipline and enhancing positive parenting. Unlike standard services, it significantly lowers the likelihood of re-referrals to child protective services, indicating its effectiveness in preventing further maltreatment. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Research Team

Caitlin Rancher, PhD

Principal Investigator

Medical University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for families with a child awaiting trauma-focused services. They must be able to complete assessments of family functioning and trauma characteristics at the start, and again 4-6 weeks later.

Inclusion Criteria

Family is seeking trauma-focused services for their child

My child is between 6 and 13 years old.

Caregiver agreed to be contacted for volunteer research opportunities

Exclusion Criteria

Child is in Foster Care or Department of Social Services custody

The caregiver is unwilling or unable to give informed consent and/or the child is unwilling and unable to give assent

Child or caregiver has a diagnosis that would impair their ability to participate in or benefit from services (e.g., traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, psychosis)

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Participants complete a baseline assessment on demographics, parenting behaviors, and mental health symptoms

1 week

1 visit (virtual)

Treatment

Participants receive Project Support or treatment as usual, with a post-test assessment 4-6 weeks after baseline

6 weeks

1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for attendance to trauma-focused treatment intake session

4 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Project Support

Trial Overview The study compares Project Support, which offers case management services, against usual treatment without these additional services. Families are randomly assigned to one of the two groups after initial assessment.

Participant Groups

Group I: Treatment as usual Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

All participants will complete a baseline assessment on demographics, parenting behaviors, and mental health symptoms. Participants randomized to the treatment as usual condition will receive routine provision of case management services. Approximately 4-6 weeks after the baseline assessment all participants will complete a post-test assessment that includes measures of service satisfaction.

Group II: Project Support Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

All participants will complete a baseline assessment on demographics, parenting behaviors, and mental health symptoms. Participants randomized to the experimental condition will receive Project Support and be offered case management services. Approximately 4-6 weeks after the baseline assessment all participants will complete a post-test assessment that includes measures of service satisfaction.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Medical University of South Carolina

Lead Sponsor

Trials

994

Recruited

7,408,000+

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Collaborator

Trials

2,103

Recruited

2,760,000+

Findings from Research

Empowering parents in pediatric intensive care can significantly enhance the quality of care by incorporating their satisfaction and experiences into quality improvement initiatives.

A framework that focuses on family-centered care and parental needs can lead to effective quality improvement projects, ultimately benefiting both parents and healthcare teams.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parent satisfaction in the pediatric ICU. Latour, JM., van Goudoever, JB., Hazelzet, JA.[2008]

The parenting support programme successfully engaged 58 out of 60 invited Somali-born parents, demonstrating effective outreach and participation strategies, such as involving key community individuals and providing free transportation.

Participants reported increased knowledge about children's rights and available social services, indicating that the programme not only reached its audience but also positively impacted their understanding and support networks.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The implementation of a culturally tailored parenting support programme for Somali immigrant parents living in Sweden-A process evaluation. Osman, F., Schön, UK., Klingberg-Allvin, M., et al.[2022]

References

1. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parent satisfaction in the pediatric ICU. [2008]

2. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parents' perceptions of caregiving: development and validation of a measure of processes. [2022]

3. Spain pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Parents' satisfaction in onco-hematology units]. [2021]

4. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Parental evaluation of processes of care in relation to the child, parent and family characteristics. [2019]

5. Netherlands pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Patient-reported outcomes are under-utilised in evaluating supportive therapies in paediatric oncology - A systematic review of clinical trial registries. [2023]

6. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Improving parenting in families referred for child maltreatment: a randomized controlled trial examining effects of Project Support. [2010]

7. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Changes in Psychiatric Symptoms in Swedish Mothers Who Took Part in Project Support: An Intervention for Mothers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence With Children Who Have Developed Conduct Problems. [2023]

8. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Family unit in a children's psychiatric hospital. [2019]

9. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The implementation of a culturally tailored parenting support programme for Somali immigrant parents living in Sweden-A process evaluation. [2022]

10. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coping when a child has a disability: exploring the impact of parent-to-parent support. [2022]