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Official title Emotion Focused Family Therapy for Parents of Children With Mental Health Difficulties
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05603000
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is a promising intervention that aims to teach parents advanced skills to support their child's development of emotion skills and increase their adaptive behaviours, potentially leading to improvements in their child's psychological functioning and family functioning more broadly. This randomized controlled trial (RCT; EFFT vs waitlist control) will (1) test the efficacy of a 6-week group EFFT program on parent and child outcomes and (2) examine maintenance of treatment gains up to four months post-intervention.
- 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 7 to 15
You may be able to join if
- Parent of child aged 7 to 15 years old with anxiety, depression, or behavioural challenges
- Parent of child is willing to participate in intervention
- Parent is living at home with the child
You likely can't join if
- Parent or child not proficient enough in speaking/understanding English to complete measures or EFFT intervention components
- Parent or child with a severe mental health disorder (e.g., active suicidality and psychosis) is not considered suitable for the trial intervention...
- Parent or child is actively receiving, or due to receive, intensive psychological intervention focused on cognitive and/or behavioural strategies to...
- Parent or child has any disabilities in language, speech or hearing that would interfere with their completion of the EFFT and measures
- Parent or child are allergic to adhesive electrode gel use in some tasks (i.e., sodium chloride)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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, 7 years to 15 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.