RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07225010

Tele-PCIT for Healthy Relationships in Families At-Risk

Fostering Healthy Relationships Through Tele-PCIT for Families of South Carolina

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Feb 12, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pediatrics Disruptive Behavior

Summary

The study will examine Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) delivered via telehealth (Tele-PCIT) for young children at risk for adverse childhood experiences and/or trauma exposure.

Eligibility

Min Age: 2 YearsMax Age: 7 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Telehealth Parent Child Interaction Therapy and a behavioral approach called Telehealth Parent Child Interaction Therapy (Delayed Start) for people with disruptive behavior and pediatrics. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 2 Years to 7 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTelehealth Parent Child Interaction Therapy

During tele-PCIT, therapists coach parents on parenting strategies while they play with their child during one hour weekly sessions. The first phase of therapy focuses on increasing positive behaviors and the second phase focuses on decreasing negative behaviors with discipline strategies. The therapist and the family will be connected through a video feed on either a phone, tablet, or computer and a Bluetooth headset.

BEHAVIORALTelehealth Parent Child Interaction Therapy (Delayed Start)

Delayed start of 12-weeks for delivery of Tele-PCIT. During tele-PCIT, therapists coach parents on parenting strategies while they play with their child during one hour weekly sessions. The first phase of therapy focuses on increasing positive behaviors and the second phase focuses on decreasing negative behaviors with discipline strategies. The therapist and the family will be connected through a video feed on either a phone, tablet, or computer and a Bluetooth headset.