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Official title Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06262178
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to assess Parenting STAIR Modular (PSTAIR-M), a promising and innovative intervention for military-connected mothers (MCM) who have experienced trauma and their young children (ages 2-10). PSTAIR-M aims to help mothers manage the strong feelings that sometimes happen after experiencing something scary or stressful, as well as to better connect with their children and manage their behavior effectively.
- 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 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Military-connected mother, defined as a mother who is either a female service member or veteran or female spouse of a service member or veteran;
- Has a child aged 2-10;
- Legal guardian of index child with legal and physical custody;
- Lifetime trauma exposure (Life Events Checklist (LEC-5); Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q));
- Screen positive for PTSD (defined as a PCL-5 score ≥32 or meeting ≥3 out of 4 DSM-5 symptom criteria [B, C, D, E] on the PCL-5), and/or depression...
You likely can't join if
- High risk for suicide (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ));
- Current psychotic symptoms (DSM-5-TR Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure Domain VII);
- Disability affecting communication, such as deafness;
- Index child with severe developmental disability;
- Severe substance or alcohol use (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test - Lite (ASSIST-Lite); Cannabis Use Disorder...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Military-connected mother, defined as a mother who is either a female service member or veteran or female spouse of a service member or veteran;
- Has a child aged 2-10;
- Legal guardian of index child with legal and physical custody;
- Lifetime trauma exposure (Life Events Checklist (LEC-5); Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q));
- Screen positive for PTSD (defined as a PCL-5 score ≥32 or meeting ≥3 out of 4 DSM-5 symptom criteria [B, C, D, E] on the PCL-5), and/or depression (PHQ-9 score ≥8), and/or low parenting self-how well it works (PSOC...
- Able to speak and understand English or Spanish;
- Eligible to receive services at a Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors.
- High risk for suicide (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ));
- Current psychotic symptoms (DSM-5-TR Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure Domain VII);
- Disability affecting communication, such as deafness;
- Index child with severe developmental disability;
- Severe substance or alcohol use (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test - Lite (ASSIST-Lite); Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Short Form (CUDIT-SF)).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Killeen, Texas, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
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 female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include El Paso, Texas, United States; Killeen, Texas, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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