Actively Recruiting
ACT-Based Training for Parental Burnout and Child Well-being
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2025-07-10
120
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
157 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
C
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor
H
Harmony House
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing parental burnout and improving children's emotional and behavioral adjustment in families in Hong Kong over 3 months after the intervention. The findings will provide valuable and scientific insights to inform better parenting interventions and child protection policies.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ACT-Based Training for Parental Burnout and Child Well-being
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong residents aged 19 to 65 years who are primary caregivers of a child aged 3 to 11 years
- Participants identified by school social workers as being at risk of domestic violence or experiencing emotional distress
- Cantonese-speaking Hong Kong children aged 3 to 11 years identified by school social workers as at risk of domestic violence or emotional distress
- Sufficient Cantonese language skills to understand and participate in the intervention
- Both parents and children must provide informed consent to join the study and assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Parents diagnosed with severe mental illnesses or developmental disabilities that affect comprehension
- Parents with cognitive, language, communication, visual, or hearing impairments that impede understanding
- Parents currently taking part in other psychosocial, psychoeducational, or parenting programs
- Parents with active substance abuse issues
- Children diagnosed with psychological or medical conditions
- Families unable or unwilling to attend all six weekly sessions or complete follow-up assessments
- Families lacking transportation or resources to attend intervention sessions
- Parents and children who cannot communicate in Cantonese or Chinese
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Harmony House Limited
Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
2
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Y
Yuen Yu CHONG, PhD
CONTACT
C
Choi Hung TANG
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here