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Behavioral Intervention

PCIT Group for Traumatic Brain Injury

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Waitlist Available
Led By Jason F Jent, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Miami
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Child is between the ages of 2 and 7
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial aims to investigate how a specific therapy called Step-Up PCIT can help children between the ages of 2 and 7 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. The goal is to understand how

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 2-7 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are showing disruptive behaviors. Specific eligibility criteria were not provided, so additional details such as health status or previous treatments may apply.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing Step-Up PCIT, a therapy focused on improving parent-child interactions to help manage behavioral issues in young children with TBI. The 'stepped-care' approach likely means the treatment intensity increases based on need.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since PCIT is a form of behavioral therapy involving coaching parents in managing their child's behavior, it does not involve medication; therefore, traditional side effects are not expected. However, stress or emotional discomfort could occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My child is between 2 and 7 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Change in caregiver-perceived child behavior problems as measured by the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) problem scale
Change in child behavior problem frequency and severity as measured by the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) intensity scale
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Secondary outcome measures
Change in child's conduct problems as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) conduct problems scale
Change in child's emotional symptoms as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) emotional symptoms scale
Change in child's functioning as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: PCIT GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this group will receive the PCIT intervention for up to 5 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor
912 Previous Clinical Trials
411,453 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason F Jent, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami
Dainelys Garcia, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami
~13 spots leftby May 2025