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Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children
Led by New York University · Updated on 2026-03-30
120
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
62 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
New York University
Lead Sponsor
C
Cohen Veterans Network
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to assess Parenting STAIR Modular (PSTAIR-M), a promising and innovative intervention for military-connected mothers (MCM) who have experienced trauma and their young children (ages 2-10). PSTAIR-M aims to help mothers manage the strong feelings that sometimes happen after experiencing something scary or stressful, as well as to better connect with their children and manage their behavior effectively. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1) Does PSTAIR-M reduce maternal PTSD and/or depression symptoms?, and 2) Does PSTAIR-M improve parental functioning? Researchers will compare PSTAIR-M to treatment as usual (TAU) - other EBTs offered at participating study sites - to determine if PSTAIR-M is more effective in improving mental health and parenting. Participants will: 1) attend 12-16 weekly, 1-hour online treatment sessions with their assigned clinicians, 2) complete three 1-hour online assessments administered by research staff, 3) engage with their child in three 15-30-minute online, observed play sessions, and 4) have assessments audio and video recorded.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Military-connected mother, including female service members, veterans, or spouses of service members or veterans
- Has a child aged 2 to 10 years
- Legal guardian of the child with legal and physical custody
- Lifetime exposure to trauma as measured by standard checklists
- Screen positive for PTSD, depression, or low parenting self-efficacy as defined by specific questionnaire scores
- Able to speak and understand English or Spanish
- Eligible to receive services at a Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
You will not qualify if you...
- High risk for suicide based on screening questions
- Current psychotic symptoms
- Disability affecting communication, such as deafness
- Child with severe developmental disability
- Severe substance or alcohol use as identified by screening tests
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States, 79936
Actively Recruiting
2
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, Killeen
Killeen, Texas, United States, 76549
Actively Recruiting
3
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78249
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kathrine S Sullivan, PhD
CONTACT
G
Gina M Angelotti, MPH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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