CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation Study of Talk Parenting Skills

United States98 participantsStarted 2021-09-01

Plain-language summary

After development of the prototype Bedtime Routine module of the Talk Parenting program, the investigators will evaluate its feasibility and initial efficacy in a within-subjects pre-post design study. Through recruitment partner agencies, the investigators will recruit a sample of 49 at-risk families (49 primary parents, 49 target children). Primary parents will be assessed at enrollment via online an questionnaire, then provided an Amazon Echo Dot and asked to use the Bedtime Routine module for 4 weeks. They will then be re-assessed with the online questionnaire at 4 weeks (at treatment completion). Although children were considered enrolled participants that actively participate in the intervention, we obtained no assessment data from the children themselves.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Parent learned about the study through a participating agency
. Child 3-5 years old who lives with the parent at least half time
. Parent puts the child to bed at least 2 nights per week
. Able to read and understand English
. Has access to the internet at home.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales (PAFAS): Positive Encouragement Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales (PAFAS) - Coercive Parenting Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Child Adjustment and Parent Self-Efficacy Scale (CAPES) - Emotional Adjustment Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Child Adjustment and Parent Self-Efficacy Scale (CAPES) - Behavior Problems Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Short-Form Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (SF-CSHQ)

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Program-Targeted Parenting Practices - Frequency of Engagement Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Program-Targeted Parenting Practices - Self-Efficacy of Practice Subscale

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04633434

SponsorOregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-16

Results submitted2024-08-19

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Parent learned about the study through a participating agency
. Child 3-5 years old who lives with the parent at least half time
. Parent puts the child to bed at least 2 nights per week
. Able to read and understand English
. Has access to the internet at home.

What they're measuring

Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales (PAFAS): Positive Encouragement Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Parenting and Family Adjustment Scales (PAFAS) - Coercive Parenting Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Child Adjustment and Parent Self-Efficacy Scale (CAPES) - Emotional Adjustment Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Child Adjustment and Parent Self-Efficacy Scale (CAPES) - Behavior Problems Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Short-Form Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (SF-CSHQ)

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Program-Targeted Parenting Practices - Frequency of Engagement Subscale

Timeframe: Baseline (T1), 4 weeks after baseline (T2)

Program-Targeted Parenting Practices - Self-Efficacy of Practice Subscale