CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Study of an Internet-based Parenting Program for Child Disruptive Behavior

Sweden20 participantsStarted 2024-04-29

Plain-language summary

The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to learn about effects and experiences of an internet-based parenting program for parents of children and adolescents with behavioral problems (e.g., aggressive or defiant behavior). The main questions the study aims to answer are: * What are the preliminary effects of the internet-based parenting program? * What is the level of parents' engagement in the parenting program? * How do parents perceive the program? Families will be randomized to a version of an internet-based parenting program with support provided from family guides (psychologists) through chat messages in the program, or to the same internet-based parenting program with additional phone/digital support-meetings. Parents will answer quantitative measurements questions before, during, and after treatment. Parents will also be asked to participate in a qualitative interview after the program. Both within and between group comparisons will be conducted to see if there are trends within each arm and differences between the two types of support.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child aged 8-16 years * The parent perceives that the child gets angry easily, displays defiant behaviors, or that there are parent-child conflicts at home. * The parent is able to access information in Swedish (the program is currently only in Swedish). Exclusion Criteria: * Parent of a child under 8 years or over 16 years of age * The child does not currently have angry, aggressive, or defiant behaviors. * The child has autism, severe depression, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, or an eating disorders. * The parent does not speak Swedish.

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

Mean change from baseline in behavior problems on the Disruptive Behavior Disorder scale (oppositional defiant disorder subscale).

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)

Mean change from baseline in parenting on the Parenting Children and Adolescents Scale

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)

Mean change from baseline in parenting on the Parenting Children and Adolescents Scale: Impact scale

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06386562

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 16 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.

What they're measuring

Mean change from baseline in behavior problems on the Disruptive Behavior Disorder scale (oppositional defiant disorder subscale).

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)

Mean change from baseline in parenting on the Parenting Children and Adolescents Scale

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)

Mean change from baseline in parenting on the Parenting Children and Adolescents Scale: Impact scale

Timeframe: Pre- and post-intervention (after 7 weeks)