New treatment option for Externalizing Problems
Official title Psychological Intervention for Child Mental Health Based on Parental Reflective Functioning to Enhance Positive Parenting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05490745
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In this study we aim to verify the effectiveness of a psychological intervention for preschool children, 3 to 6 years of age, with psychological problems or disorders, arising from adversity, Skills4Parenting+. Skills4Parenting+, with 6 to 8 weekly sessions, aims to treat the child's psychological problems or disorders, based on parental reflective functioning, to activate and develop parents' positive parenting skills, in response to situations of adversity.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 3 to 6
You may be able to join if
- Age between 3 and 6 years old, inclusive
- Signaling in the screening (≥16 in the SDQ total scale)
- CBCL (i.e., ≥60 on the Internalizing and/or Externalizing Scale) OR Parents report a high pandemic impact
- Parental informed consent and commitment to the planned psychological intervention.
- Parent is the child's legal guardian
You likely can't join if
- Already receiving psychological intervention
- Presence of psychological problems not related to an adverse situation or not likely to be monitored within the scope of the proposed intervention...
- Do not speak or understand Portuguese
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Braga, Braga District, Portugal
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 years to 6 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Braga, Braga District, Portugal. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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