I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting Randomized Controlled Trial
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Summary
Many children born very preterm experience behavior problems, and existing resources for parenting these children are lacking. A pilot trial established the effectiveness of a preterm parenting intervention, I-Interact Preterm (I2P). This study proposes a three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the established seven-session I2P program, a microlearning delivery mode (I2P-Micro), and an internet resource comparison group (IRC). Outcomes will be assessed at pretreatment, post-treatment (12 weeks later), and at an extended follow-up six months post-randomization. These outcomes include parenting behaviors, child behavior problems, and parent distress. It is anticipated that both I2P and I2P-Micro will result in significant improvements relative to the IRC condition, with greater utilization expected in the I2P-Micro group.
Description
Many children born very preterm or extremely preterm exhibit a distinct behavioral phenotype characterized by impairments in cognition and attention and concomitant social and emotional problems. These children are significantly more likely to develop ADHD than children born at term and have similar rates of comorbid symptoms such as noncompliance, emotionality, and attention-seeking behaviors as those observed in children with ADHD. Although addressing children's mental health and behavioral challenges is a priority identified by parents, evidence-based interventions to promote effective pare…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 3–8 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Born at \< 32 weeks gestational age. * Total T score of \> 55 on the Child Behavior Checklist Total or Externalizing Behavior Scales OR Total T score of \> 55 on the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory total problem- or total intensity-scale. * English is the primary spoken language in the home. Exclusion Criteria: * Is not 18 years or older. * Participant will be excluded from the study if the child does not reside with the caregiver at least half-time; the caregiving situation is not stable (i.e., there must be no scheduled custody hearings). * English is not the primary…
Interventions
- BehavioralI-InTERACT Parenting Intervention (I2P) and coaching sessions
Online learning sessions for parents of preterm children
- BehavioralI-InTERACT Parenting Microlearning Intervention (I2P Micro) and coaching sessions
Online microlearning sessions for parents of preterm children
- OtherInternet Resources
control condition
Location
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, Ohio