Referral Training and eGen Trials

Part of paid clinical trials in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Study ID
NCT06695663
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Behavioral Problem
  • Behavioral Problem of Child

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 100 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Referral and communication skills learning — BEHAVIORAL
    assigned to receive a brief, live, experiential training on the referral process and communication strategies.
  • Written guide to the referral process — BEHAVIORAL
    assigned to receive only written information about the referral process
  • Empowered Generations (eGen): parent training — BEHAVIORAL
    eGen is a six-session parent training program provided by therapists via video chat online to parents with a child between the ages of 3-8 years.
  • control — BEHAVIORAL
    The control condition consists of a single scripted session, in which therapists guide the parent to the following resources: (a) a book, Raising Cooperative Kids, by GenPMTO co-developer Marion Forgatch; (b) vetted parenting advice websites; (c) information about Early Childhood and Family Education classes, which are provided for free in Minnesota through public schools; and (d) a list of culturally tailored parenting advice websites.

Study Details

Child and adolescent behavioral health problems are related to the leading causes of youth morbidity and mortality. Parent-focused interventions effectively prevent behavioral health problems such as depression and conduct disorders and can provide a downstream economic benefit to society by reducing criminal activity, education costs, and health care use. Unfortunately, parenting programs are not widely available, accessible, nor well-attended. Pediatric primary care is a non-stigmatizing setting with nearly universal reach and, therefore, an ideal contact point to increase access. However, primary care clinicians (PCCs) often have insufficient training in behavioral health topics and typical referral practices are inadequate. There are also logistical barriers to attending in-person parenting programs, like the need for childcare and a large time-commitment. There is a need to develop effective referral practices in conjunction with increasing the accessibility of parenting programs. The study long-term goal is to prevent significant behavioral health problems through widespread access to effective and accessible parenting programs through primary care referrals. In this study there are two trials: First is the primary care clinicians "PCC" trial, testing the effectiveness of referral training (aim 1). Second is the parents "eGen" trial provided by therapists, testing the effectiveness of eGen parenting intervention (aim 2).

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 17, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Nov 1, 2028
Completion
Nov 1, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
600 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Primary care clinicians group 1
    PCCs with pediatric patients randomized to experimental group
  • Active Comparator: Primary care clinicians group 2
    PCCs with pediatric patients randomized to control group
  • Experimental: Parent group 1
    assigned to receive eGen
  • Active Comparator: Parents group 2
    assigned to receive one-session control

Primary Outcome Measure

Child behavior problems [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesota55414
Christopher J Mehus
[email protected]
651-785-3660

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