The current pilot study will explore 1) whether the effect of blended parent training is noninferior to the effect of face to face parent training, 2) whether therapist time can be reduced by offering the intervention partially online, 3) whether…
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- Psychiatric and behavioural symptoms NEC
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Our primary outcome will be the severity of parent reported behavior problems,
as measured with the Externalizing scale of the Child Behavior Checklist
(CBCL).
Secondary outcome
Secondary outcome measures include parental satisfaction with the training,
parenting competence and stress, the amount of therapist time, and children*s
comorbid problems.
Background summary
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often show
behavior problems (e.g., temper tantrums, disobedience, aggressive behaviors)
that can severely influence their daily life and development. Parent training
is a well-established intervention for children with ADHD and behavior
problems; its effectiveness has been shown particularly with respect to the
reduction of behavioral problems. Due to the growing need to enhance the
cost-effectiveness of treatments in mental health care, a blended parent
training program has been developed, providing parent training partially online
and partially face-to-face. The blended program aims to reduce costs by
diminishing therapist time and to enhance the availability, accessibility, and
user-friendliness of the intervention, without reducing its effectiveness.
Study objective
The current pilot study will explore 1) whether the effect of blended parent
training is noninferior to the effect of face to face parent training, 2)
whether therapist time can be reduced by offering the intervention partially
online, 3) whether parents are satisfied with the blended parent training
program, and 4) the opinion of parents regarding the feasibility of the blended
program.
Study design
We will conduct a randomized controlled trial, with two conditions: 1)
individual face to face parent training (n=10), and 2) individual blended
parent training (n=10). Assessments will take place before randomization and
directly after completion of the parent training program.
Intervention
Face to face parent training consists of 10-17 manualized face to face contacts
with homework to practice learned skills. In the blended parent training,
parents participate in a training with the same content, but delivered largely
online, with an additional minimum of four face to face contacts. The duration
of both treatments is approximately twenty weeks. In both conditions
participants are allowed to receive other treatments (e.g., psychosocial and/or
pharmacological), with the exception of behavior therapeutic interventions
through parents directed at the behavior of their child.
Study burden and risks
Parents have to complete rating scales before randomization and immediately
after treatment. None of the measures or the interventions form a risk for the
participants.
Hanzeplein 1
Groningen 9700 RB
NL
Hanzeplein 1
Groningen 9700 RB
NL
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Inclusion criteria
1) 1) The child has a diagnosis of ADHD according to DSM IV-TR or DSM-5 criteria.
2) The child is 4 through 12 years old.
3) The child has an IQ higher than 70.
4) At least one parent experiences behavioral problems at home and is able to select at least three problem behaviors on the List of Target Behaviors (LTB).
5) Both parents (if present) are willing to participate in the BPTG program.
6) The child is not taking any psychotropic medication or, when taking psychotropic medication, is on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to the inclusion.
7) The referring clinician does not expect any changes in drug treatment policy during the BPTG.
8) Parent(s) have given their informed consent for participation.
9) Parent(s) have a laptop or PC at their disposal.
Exclusion criteria
1) Parents participated in a behavioral parent training in the year prior to the current study.
2) There are problems with the child and/or the family that require immediate intervention (e.g. crisis in the family).
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL54104.042.15 |