Potential Benefits of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-89
SponsorUniversity of Florida

About this trial

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

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Parents of children aged 2-7 years old who are eligible for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) based on behavioral concerns.

The primary caregiver of the child and be actively involved in the child's daily care.

Willing to attend all PCIT sessions and complete pre-, mid- and post-intervention assessments.

Fluent in English to ensure comprehension of the intervention and assessment materials.

Disqualifiers

Parents with diagnosed severe mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) that may interfere with participation in PCIT.

Children with conditions that require interventions other than PCIT (e.g., severe developmental disabilities).

Parents who have previously participated in PCIT are excluded to avoid confounding results.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators