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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of South Florida · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for parents of children with disabilities who want to learn coping strategies for stress and emotions. Participants will complete online modules and have weekly coaching sessions with an occupational therapist.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am at least 18 years old
I am the primary caregiver for a child with disabilities under 18
I visit the clinic at least once a week
I want to learn coping strategies
I have access to the internet on a device
You may not be able to join if
I have cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments that hinder participation
I have had suicidal thoughts or attempts in the past six months
I am currently in another parent support research study
I or my child have been hospitalized more than three times in the past year
I have serious health concerns that would interfere with the program
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits of implementing ACT Together for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together includes six self-paced, web-based modules and brief weekly one-on-one coaching sessions led by a trained occupational therapist. The program is based on acceptance and commitment the…
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits of implementing ACT Together for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together includes six self-paced, web-based modules and brief weekly one-on-one coaching sessions led by a trained occupational therapist. The program is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches practical skills to help people handle stress and difficult thoughts or feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Can parents and occupational therapists complete the study activities as planned (e.g., module completion, coaching sessions, and surveys)?
* Is the program usable and acceptable/appropriate/feasible to implement in this setting?
* Do parents show improvements in mental health and coping-related outcomes after participating in the program?
* What are the experiences and perspectives of parents and therapists regarding the program?
Parents as participants will:
* Complete six self-paced web-based modules and brief weekly individual phone coaching sessions with a trained occupational therapist working in pediatric outpatient clinics.
* Complete online questionnaires before starting and after completing the program.
* Take part in one online interview about their experiences and perspectives on the program.
Occupational therapists as participants will:
* Complete therapist training materials and deliver brief individual phone coaching sessions to parent participants, including completing a post-session checklist.
* Complete brief online questionnaires before starting and after delivering the program.
* Take part in one online interview about their experiences and perspectives on the program.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities):
1. Community-dwelling adults (aged ≥18 years) with primary caregiving responsibility for a child with disabilities (aged \<18 years) who is enrolled in a participating clinic;
2. Expected to use services at the participating clinic at leas…
Inclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities):
1. Community-dwelling adults (aged ≥18 years) with primary caregiving responsibility for a child with disabilities (aged \<18 years) who is enrolled in a participating clinic;
2. Expected to use services at the participating clinic at least once per week over the next three months;
3. Willing to learn strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts; and
4. Have access to a web-enabled device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop) with reliable internet access at home or in a public space (e.g., library).
Exclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities):
1. Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers (non-English speaking) that would impede participation;
2. Suicidal intent or suicide attempt(s) within the past six months;
3. Participation in another parent support research study at the time of recruitment; or
4. More than three hospitalizations of either the parent or child within the past year, or other serious health concerns that would interfere with program engagement.
Inclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists):
1. Be willing to participate in training, program implementation, and study evaluations; and
2. Currently work in a pediatric clinic that serves at least 15 children who attend the clinic at least once per week.
Exclusion Criteria (Occupational therapists): N/A
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