This interventional, retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of online therapeutic interventions based on basic principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing parental burnout. A total of 60 participants took part in the study conducted entirely online between June 2021 and September 2022. The primary objective was to determine whether a structured intervention, designed specifically for this project, could significantly reduce the levels of burnout experienced by parents. The interventions were delivered remotely and did not involve any pharmacological treatment. The study was conducted after obtaining ethical approval and is being registered retrospectively to ensure transparency and research accessibility.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adult (18 years or older)
Has at least one child currently living at home
Reports experiencing symptoms of parental burnout
Willing and motivated to participate in an online therapeutic intervention
Has access to a device with internet connectivity
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder)
Currently receiving psychological therapy targeting parental burnout
Inability to understand and communicate in the language of the intervention
No access to stable internet or a suitable device
Participation in another clinical trial during the study period
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
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Change in Parental Burnout as measured by the Parental Burnout Assessment (PBA)
Timeframe: From baseline to month 6 (end of intervention)