I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing I2P, I2P-Micro, and Internet Resources for Parents of Preterm Children

What this Trial Is About

Many children born very or extremely preterm face challenges with behavior, attention, social, and emotional skills. These children are more likely to develop ADHD and show related behavioral problems. Existing support for parenting these children is limited. Past research showed that the seven-session I-Interact Preterm (I2P) program helped reduce child behavior problems and improved positive parenting skills. This study aims to compare the original I2P program, a new microlearning version (I2P-Micro), and an internet resource group to see which best supports parents and children. The study will randomly assign participants to one of three groups: the seven-session I2P program with weekly therapist coaching, the I2P-Micro program delivering short online sessions with coaching, or an internet resource comparison group. Both intervention groups will meet weekly or every two weeks with a trained therapist to review content and practice skills. The study includes assessments before treatment, 12 weeks after starting, and at a six-month follow-up. Participants will engage in online learning and coaching sessions designed to improve parenting behaviors and reduce child behavior problems and parent distress. Researchers will evaluate parenting skills, child behavior using standardized checklists, and caregiver distress at 3 and 6 months after baseline. The trial is double-blind and randomized, with a total participation duration of about six months after starting treatment.

I-InTERACT Preterm Parenting