Evaluating a Technology-Based Parenting Program to Support Young Children with Behavioral Challenges in Primary Care

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Parenting Young Children Check-up PYCC, a technology-based program designed to support parents of young children with behavioral health challenges and disruptive behaviors. This early phase 1 randomized clinical trial aims to test whether the PYCC intervention can reduce childrens disruptive behavior problems and behavioral health challenges, improve positive parenting, and reduce parenting stress. The study is conducted in a family medicine clinic serving primarily low-income families. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups the intervention group will receive the PYCC program, including an initial check-up, text messages, and access to parenting modules on the PYCC website. The control group will only complete assessment measures. The trial will follow participants for three months, with assessments at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months post-baseline. During the study, parents will complete questionnaires to assess child behavior problems, behavioral health challenges, parenting stress, and parenting practices. Researchers will monitor the use and satisfaction with the PYCC program among intervention group parents. The total participation duration includes baseline and two follow-up assessments over three months. The primary outcomes focus on changes in disruptive behavior and behavioral health challenges in children.

Examining the Impact of the Parenting Young Children Check-up