RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05800522

Testing the Effectiveness of Supportive Parents - Coping Kids

A Randomized Controlled Effectiveness Trial of a Transdiagnostic Parent Training Intervention to Prevent Childhood Mental Health Problems in Norwegian Frontline Services


Sponsor

Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development

Enrollment

252 participants

Start Date

Feb 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of the parent training intervention Supportive Parents - Coping Kids (SPARCK) for prevention of childhood mental health problems. The main research questions are: • Is SPARCK effective in preventing and reducing negative outcomes and promoting positive outcomes for eligible children and parents compared with regular care practice? In addition, investigators will conduct an implementation study to examine relations between implementation determinants and implementation and clinical outcomes in the SPARCK intervention condition Participants in the effectiveness trial will be randomized to receive either the SPARCK intervention or active regular care practices provided by professionals in the Norwegian frontline services. Researchers will test the effectiveness of the SPARCK intervention at post treatment and six months follow-up.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a family-focused program called "Supportive Parents — Coping Kids" to help children who are showing signs of emotional or behavioral problems, such as anxiety, depression, or acting out. The program involves working with parents to better support their child's mental health. **You may be eligible if:** - Your child is showing elevated symptoms of anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or behavioral difficulties - Your child is not currently receiving specialized mental health treatment for these issues **You may NOT be eligible if:** - Your child is currently receiving ongoing professional mental health treatment for similar problems - Your child has been diagnosed with psychosis, intellectual disability, or a pervasive developmental disorder (such as severe autism) - Your child is at acute risk of suicide - There is documented or suspected ongoing physical or sexual abuse - Your child or parent is receiving another structured intervention targeting the same problems during the study period Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBehavioral parent or child directed intervention

Control group will include different behavioral interventions that may include caretakers or the target child, and thus may vary in scope and intensity.

BEHAVIORALSupportive Parents - Coping Kids

Intervention group will receive the transdiagnostic parent intervention (SPARCK). SPARCK is designed to include up to 12 sessions with caretakers. If necessary and applicable, children can attend sessions. The starting point for the development of SPARCK has been the Social Interaction Learning model, which represents the behavioral management perspective. In addition, SPARCK consists of empirically supported components based on attachment theory, emotion socialization, CBT, and family accommodation. Thus, content and strategies have been collected from different theories to provide a diverse toolkit tailored to address transdiagnostic problems in families with externalizing, internalizing, and caregiver challenges. SPARCK content and target strategies are tailored to the needs of the families and children, and the manual explains the content and how the target strategies may be tailored and combined.


Locations(1)

National Center for Child Behavioral Development

Oslo, Norway

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