RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06963554

Examining Whether Project Support Works

Randomized Controlled Trial of Project Support

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Nov 4, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Child Mental Health Parent-Child Relations Parenting self-efficacy

Summary

This study will involve a randomized, controlled trial with two parallel groups, Project Support and a treatment as usual control group. Families with a child on the waitlist for trauma-focused services will be invited to participate. Participation involves completing a baseline assessment of family functioning and trauma characteristics. Participants will then be randomized to either Project Support or the treatment as usual control group. All participants will be invited to complete the post-test assessment 4-6 weeks after the baseline assessment, prior to beginning trauma-focused services.

Eligibility

Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 13 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Case Management Services and a behavioral approach called Project Support for people with child mental health, parent-child relations, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 6 Years to 13 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProject Support

The Project Support intervention involves up to four 60-minute individual counseling sessions focused on teaching caregivers how to listen to and comfort their child. Participants will receive didactic instruction and feedback on their use of the skills in role-plays with a treatment provider and with their child. In the role-plays the provider first demonstrates how to use the skill in a brief example of typical situations in which the skill could be used. In these examples the caregiver takes on the role of their child and the provider takes on the role of the caregiver. Subsequently the caregiver and provider switch roles so the caregiver has an opportunity to practice executing the skill. The provider helps the caregiver process their experience of each role-play and provides real-time, targeted feedback to help the caregiver develop their ability to use the skills.

BEHAVIORALCase Management Services

Case management services, or treatment as usual, may involve referrals for financial resources or donated goods, as well as assistance with court, law enforcement, or information about orders of protection. The nature of these services depends on the needs identified by the family and case manager. There is currently no standard "treatment" offered to families on the waitlist. This condition will receive individually tailored services, as needed.