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NCT Number: NCT01424943

Family Networks Project Study One: An Efficacy Study of Stepping Stones Triple P for Children Under Age Two

The purpose of the project is to assess the initial efficacy of Stepping Stones Triple P-Positive Parenting Program (SSTP) with parents of children below age two with developmental disabilities to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Prevent Child Maltreatment

Age range

11 month–23 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Parenting and Family Research Center

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States

About this study

This study is an initial efficacy trial of SSTP for parents of children below age 2. The target population consists of 50 families of young children ages 11-23 months with developmental disabilities who are eligible to receive IDEA Part C (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C) services in one region of South Carolina. Families will be randomly assigned to one of two conditions (1) IDEA Part C services as usual or (2) IDEA Part C services plus SSTP. Project goals are to strengthen parent competence, enhance parent confidence, and strengthen child social, emotional and behavioral functioning. Ultimately, this should result in a reduced likelihood of child maltreatment

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

child age between 11 and 23 months of age
child eligible for IDEA Part C Services
parent english speaking
parent willing to allow in-home services

Exclusion criteria

disability requiring extensive out of home treatment

Treatment and study plan

Stepping Stones Triple P

Behavioral

10-12 session manualized intervention delivered in client homes

BabyNet Services As usual

Other

BabyNet services as usual based on IFSP

Primary outcomes

Parenting Style

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Parenting Scale (Total Score; measure of parenting style). 30 items on the scale, scores range from 1-7 for each item with higher scores indicating dysfunctional parenting styles (laxness, over-reactivity, hostility). Scores summed and divided by 30 for total score.
Child Behavior

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Child Behavior Checklist 1/5-5. A parent report measure of child behavioral problems. The score used for this outcome was the CBCL Total Score, which is a T-Score. T scores average 50 with a standard deviation of 10. Scores above 65 considered in the clinical range.
Parenting Self-confidence

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

Toddler Care Questionnaire. Measures parent reported self-confidence in parenting a toddler. Parents rate their confidence in performing parenting tasks specific to toddlers. Higher scores indicate more confidence. Scores range from 37-185. The total sum score derived from adding the scores for the 37 items in this survey was used for this outcome measure.
KIPS

Time frame: Baseline, 5 months

KIPS observational measure of the quality of the parent-child relationship. scores range from 1-5. Higher scores indicate a higher quality of relationship.

Secondary outcomes

Parent Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress

Time frame: baseline, 5 months

DASS-21, brief screening measure of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Scores on each scale range from 0-21. Higher scores indicate more symptoms in each area.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of South Carolina

Other

Collaborators

Quality Improvement Center for Early Childhood

Registry information

Official study title

The Family Networks Project Study One: Supporting Family Confidence, Competence, and Community Connections

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Aug 29, 2011
Registry last updated: Apr 18, 2019

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