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Early Parenting Intervention Comparison

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Behavior Problems, Child
Registration Number
NCT01517867
Lead Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two parenting programs in a mental health clinic serving young children with behavior problems.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
161
Inclusion Criteria
  • child 2 to 5 years old
  • parent reports reason for referral is child behavior problems
  • parent is a biological or adoptive parent, or legal guardian of child
Exclusion Criteria
  • parent is psychotic or actively abusing substances
  • child is autistic or severely developmentally delayed

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Child Behavior Problemsbaseline, first follow-up (up to 2 years)

parent-report measure called The Child Behavior Checklist. Raw scores range from 0 to 198 with lower numbers being better for the child.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Aggregate Costthrough end of study (up to 2 years)

Combined provider (based on billing records) and parent cost (based on self-report).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Family Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute

🇺🇸

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The Family Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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