RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07033832

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Intervention for Parents of a Child With Medical Complexity

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Intervention to Decrease Psychological Symptoms and Increase Psychological Flexibility for Parents of a Child With Medical Complexity: a Pilot Randomization-controlled Trial.


Sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A pilot randomized controlled trial of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention will be conducted to decrease psychological symptoms, while increase psychological flexibility for parents of a child with medical complexity during their difficulties.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) program — a type of mental health support based on mindfulness and values — designed specifically for parents raising a child with serious, complex medical needs. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a parent of a child aged 1–18 with medical complexity (a child with multiple, serious, ongoing health conditions) - You can communicate and read in Chinese - You are willing to attend face-to-face sessions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a reported mental health disorder yourself - You are already participating in another stress-reduction or psychosocial program - You cannot communicate in Cantonese Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALACT-based intervention

Parents in this group will receive two-hour weekly session with the question-and-answer session at the end. The contents of each session are as follows: (1) the first session consist of introductions of ACT, discussion on stress and struggles, and setting homework, (2) the second section includes role play, and the meaning of "value", (3) the third session involves introducing mindfulness of the breath exercise, debrief and homework on practicing mindfulness and (4) the last session includes introduction of "thoughts", and putting values into feasible actions.


Locations(2)

School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, China

School of Nursing The Hong Kong polytechnic university

Kowloon, Hong Kong

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