RecruitingNCT06827951

Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

A Mixed-Methods Approach Utilizing Self-Report Scales and Oxytocin Levels to Determine the Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Feb 14, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Depression Anxiety Parent-Child Relations Autonomic Dysregulation

Summary

The goal of this study is to explore possible benefits of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). The main goals of the study are: * To investigate whether pre-survey measures of autonomic reactivity relate to the overall functioning of participants. * To examine the effects of PCIT To identify individual characteristics that influence the effects of PCIT. Participants will: * complete 5 online surveys (1x pre-PCIT, 3x during PCIT, and 1x post-PCIT) * complete the PCIT program

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 89 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Parents of children aged 2-7 years old who are eligible for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) based on behavioral concerns.
The primary caregiver of the child and be actively involved in the child's daily care.
Willing to attend all PCIT sessions and complete pre-, mid- and post-intervention assessments.
Fluent in English to ensure comprehension of the intervention and assessment materials.

Exclusion Criteria3

Parents with diagnosed severe mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation in PCIT.
Children with conditions that require interventions other than PCIT (e.g., severe developmental disabilities).
Parents who have previously participated in PCIT are excluded to avoid confounding results.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Participants will undergo the standard PCIT program, which consists of two phases: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI). * CDI Phase: Parents will learn and practice techniques that focus on strengthening the parent-child relationship through play and positive reinforcement. * PDI Phase: Parents will be coached in effective discipline strategies to manage their child's behavioral problems.