Parenting Programs for Child Abuse Prevention

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byLaura Miller-Graff, PhD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Notre Dame

No Placebo Group

Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Child maltreatment and child exposure to adult intimate partner violence (IPV) often co-occur and are detrimental to the mental and physical health of children, yet few prevention programs address these intersecting forms of adversity using dual-generation approaches. The proposed study is a rigorous randomized controlled trial that uses a 2x2 factorial design to evaluate the potential synergistic benefits of delivering programming prenatally and during early childhood in order to support the mother-child relationship and ultimately prevent child maltreatment. If effective in preventing child maltreatment, these programs have the potential for high public health impact given that they are both cost-effective and readily scalable.

Research Team

Kathryn H Howell, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Kristin Valentino, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Notre Dame

Laura Miller-Graff, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Notre Dame

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for pregnant women and their young children, aiming to prevent child maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence. It's designed for those who could benefit from support in the mother-child relationship. Specific eligibility details are not provided.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a woman who speaks English.

I am pregnant and between 10 to 30 weeks along.

I have experienced intimate partner violence in the last year.

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Exclusion Criteria

Mothers who have experienced miscarriage, infant death, or who no longer have custody of the child with whom they were pregnant with when they participated in the PMEP trial arm

I do not have a mental health condition that affects my understanding or participation.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Pregnant Moms' Empowerment Program (Behavioral Intervention)
Reminiscing and Emotion Training (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests if combining prenatal programs with early childhood interventions can help prevent child abuse. It uses a 2x2 factorial design, meaning participants receive either one program or both, to see which combination is most effective.

Participant Groups

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Pregnancy - Active Control + RETExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

In pregnancy: Women who are not randomized to PMEP participate in a contact-equivalent, non-directive social support group. In early-childhood: Women participant in the RET.

Group II: PMEP + RETExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

In pregnancy: PMEP In early childhood: Reminiscing and Emotion Training Program

Group III: PMEP + ECMExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

In pregnancy: PMEP In early childhood: enhanced case management

Group IV: Pregnancy - Active Control + ECMActive Control2 Interventions

In pregnancy: Women not randomized to PMEP will participate in a contact-equivalent, nondirective social support group. In early childhood: Families who are not randomized to the RET condition will be mailed a kit containing 5 packets to be opened weekly. Each packet includes a family activity and a newsletter with parenting materials.