Actively Recruiting
ACT Together: Implementing a Web-Based Program With Brief Coaching for Parents of Children With Disabilities in Pediatric Outpatient Clinics
Led by University of South Florida · Updated on 2026-05-13
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of South Florida
Lead Sponsor
A
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ACT Together: Implementing a Web-Based Program With Brief Coaching for Parents of Children With Disabilities in Pediatric Outpatient Clinics
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older who are the primary caregivers of children with disabilities under 18 years old enrolled in a participating clinic
- Expected to use services at the participating clinic at least once per week over the next three months
- Willing to learn strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts
- Have access to a web-enabled device with reliable internet at home or in a public space
- Occupational therapists with three or more years of pediatric clinical experience willing to participate in training, implementation, and evaluations
- Occupational therapists currently working in clinics serving at least 15 children attending at least once per week
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers that prevent participation
- Suicidal intent or suicide attempts within the past six months
- Participation in another parent support research study during recruitment
- More than three hospitalizations of the parent or child within the past year, or serious health concerns interfering with engagement
- Occupational therapist exclusion criteria not applicable
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Areum Han, PhD
CONTACT
J
Jeremy Jenkins, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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