CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of a Resiliency Program for Fathers of Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs

United States14 participantsStarted 2022-05-06

Plain-language summary

Based on findings from our prior trials with parents of children with learning and attentional disabilities and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (Kuhlthau et al., 2020; Park et al., 2020; IRB approved: #:2016P001622 and 2016P002037 respectively), the investigators propose to pilot test and refine the adapted resiliency intervention (SMART-3RP) among fathers of children with special health care needs.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported identify as father or male guardian of at least one child with special health care needs (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, dyslexia) * Age 18 or older * Ability to participate in group, virtual sessions including access to computer, tablet, or smartphone and internet. Exclusion Criteria: * unable to speak or read English * unwilling or unable to participate in the study * considered medically or otherwise unable to participate by the study PI.

What they're measuring

Feedback regarding adapted intervention acceptability by session

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05535348

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-29

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