Development & Validation of a Life Balance Program for Parents of Preschoolers: A Pilot Study (NCT07669896) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Development & Validation of a Life Balance Program for Parents of Preschoolers: A Pilot Study
30 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the relationships among life balance, parenting stress, and mental health in parents of preschool children, and to develop an individualized life balance promotion program for this population. Parents of preschool children will be recruited to support program development and to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* Parents aged 18 to 65 years who have at least one preschool child aged 0 to 6 years
* The primary caregiver of the child
* Self-perceived poor life balance or high parenting stress
* Self-perceived depressive or anxiety symptoms, with at least mild depression as indicated by the Beck Depression Inventory, or at least mild anxiety as indicated by the Beck Anxiety Inventory
* Able to communicate in Mandarin Chinese and comply with the study procedures, including interviews and self-administered questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* The child has been diagnosed by a physician with a major physical illness, mental illness, or neurodevelopmental disorder
* The parent has been diagnosed by a physician with a major physical or mental illness requiring long-term treatment
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 OBQ11-C Score From Baseline to Post-Intervention and Follow-Up
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the 8-week intervention, and 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after the intervention