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Official title FAB Programme for Parents of Children With NDD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05872737
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to examine the effectiveness of a psychotherapy approach called Facilitator-guided Acceptance and Commitment Bibliotherapy (FAB) in improving the psychological health of parents of young children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) and reducing the emotional and behavioral symptoms of NDD children. The study will involve 154 Cantonese-speaking parents of children aged 2-6 years diagnosed with NDD in Hong Kong.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
- 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 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- Parents of young children with NDD who fulfil the following criteria will be recruited:
- Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong residents,
- aged ≥ 21 years,
- have a child aged between two and six years old (preschool age) with a clinically documented diagnosis/suspected NDD diagnosis according to DSM-5...
- caregivers who adopted the responsibility of taking care of the child, living together with the child, and
See the full eligibility criteria
- Parents of young children with NDD who fulfil the following criteria will be recruited:
- Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong residents,
- aged ≥ 21 years,
- have a child aged between two and six years old (preschool age) with a clinically documented diagnosis/suspected NDD diagnosis according to DSM-5 criteria (e.g., ASD, ADHD, developmental delay) and enrolled in the SWD...
- caregivers who adopted the responsibility of taking care of the child, living together with the child, and
- have device(s) with internet access. Parents of young children with NDD will be excluded if:
- has been diagnosed with severe mental illness(es),
- cognitive/language/communication/visual/hearing impairment(s) or disorders that may present difficulties in comprehending the content of the intervention; and/or
- are currently receiving another psychosocial, psychoeducational, or parenting intervention(s).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Shatin, Hong Kong
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 study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Shatin, Hong Kong. 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.