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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
4 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
This research aims to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and early benefits of the ACT Together program for parents of children with disabilities receiving care in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps individuals manage stress and difficult feelings while focusing on meaningful goals. The study will explore if parents and occupational therapists can complete the program activities as planned and assess the mental health and coping improvements parents may experience. The ACT Together program includes six weekly self-paced web-based ACT modules for parents along with six brief phone coaching sessions led by trained occupational therapists. The coaching sessions follow structured guidance and are delivered after each module at a mutually agreed time. Occupational therapists also complete training materials and support delivery of coaching. All program activities and assessments are completed remotely using secure online platforms. Participants will complete questionnaires before and after the program to measure outcomes such as depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, and psychological flexibility. Parents will also take part in an interview about their experience with the program. Engagement data and coaching session checklists will be collected to track adherence and implementation. The study will last approximately 7-8 weeks, with all data securely stored and privacy carefully maintained.
CONDITIONS
Brief 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 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 for the next three months
- Willing to learn strategies to manage emotions and thoughts
- Have access to a web-enabled device with reliable internet at home or in a public place
- Occupational therapists with three or more years of pediatric clinical experience willing to participate in training and program delivery
- Occupational therapists currently working in clinics serving at least 15 children who attend weekly
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers preventing participation (non-English speaking)
- Suicidal intent or suicide attempts within the past six months
- Participation in another parent support research study during recruitment
- More than three hospitalizations of parent or child in the past year or serious health issues interfering with program participation
- No exclusion criteria listed for occupational therapists
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Your Study Journey
Duration - Up to approximately 6 months
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
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Duration - Approximately 7 to 8 weeks
Participants complete six self-paced, weekly web-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) modules with six brief phone coaching sessions delivered by a trained occupational therapist after each module.
Approximately 6 coaching sessions by phone and weekly web-based module activities
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Areum Han, PhD
J
Jeremy Jenkins, MS
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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