RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06262178

Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children

Sponsor

New York University

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Jul 21, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression PTSD Parent-Child Relations

Summary

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. The main questions the study aims to answer are: from pre-treatment to post-treatment 1) Does PSTAIR-M reduce maternal PTSD and/or depression symptoms?, and 2) Does PSTAIR-M improve parental functioning? Participants will: 1) attend 12-16 weekly, 1-hour online treatment sessions with their assigned clinicians, 2) complete three 1-hour online assessments administered by research staff, 3) engage with their child in three 15-30-minute online, observed play sessions, 4) have assessments and observed play sessions audio and video recorded. Participants may also be invited to participate in an optional, 30-minute online one-on-one qualitative interview, which would be audio and video recorded and would cover participants' experiences with the intervention, the clinic sites, and their providers.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is adapting a trauma-informed parenting program called "Parenting STAIR" for military-connected mothers — women who are veterans, active service members, or military spouses — and their young children. The program aims to address trauma, depression, and parenting challenges in this population. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a mother who is a female veteran, active service member, or the spouse of one - You have a child between 2 and 10 years old who lives with you, and you have legal custody - You have experienced trauma in your lifetime - You screen positive for PTSD or depression, or report low confidence in your parenting - You speak English or Spanish - You can receive services at a Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are at high risk for suicide - You are currently experiencing psychosis - You have a communication disability such as deafness - Your child has a severe developmental disability - You have severe alcohol or substance use problems Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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