Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Part of paid clinical trials in Gainesville, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Florida
Study ID
NCT06827951
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Autonomic Dysregulation
  • Depression
  • Parent-Child Relations

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 89 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — BEHAVIORAL
    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.

Study Details

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

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 14, 2025
Status verified
Aug 2025
Primary completion
Jun 1, 2026
Completion
Jun 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: PCIT Group
    All participants will complete the five online surveys and provide two saliva samples.

Primary Outcome Measure

Measuring Change in Autonomic Reactivity using the Body Perceptions Inventory Short Form [ Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 20 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UF Health Child PsychiatryGainesvilleFlorida32606
Liliana L. Acosta, PhD
[email protected]
352-294-4900
Liliana L Acosta, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
UF Health Psychiatry San JoseJacksonvilleFlorida32217
Britney Duner, LCSW
[email protected]
904-383-1038
Kourtney Schroeder, PsyD
[email protected]
9043831038
Britney Duner, LCSW (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Kourtney Schroeder, PsyD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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