Status:

COMPLETED

Parenting Training for Children With FASD

Lead Sponsor:

IWK Health Centre

Collaborating Sponsors:

NeuroDevNet

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Conditions:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

4-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to a myriad of adverse developmental outcomes in children, and is the leading cause of mental disability in Canada. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have a child between 4-12 years of age with a diagnosis which falls under the umbrella term "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" as reported by parents/caregivers.
  • The child has been experiencing behavioural problems (as defined by the caregiver) for at least 6 months prior to study screening.
  • Have been the primary caregiver for a minimum of 6 months prior to entry into the study.
  • Have a reasonable expectation of being be the primary caregiver for at least 6 months after study enrolment.
  • Read, write, and understand English.
  • Have access to a telephone.
  • Have access to a computer connected to the Internet.
  • Live in Canada.
  • CBCL Externalizing t-Score must be ≥64 (clinical range)
  • The child meets criteria for behaviour suggestive of FASD
  • No suicide attempts within the previous 6 months
  • No current risk of suicide attempts

Exclusion

  • Child is NOT able to speak in full sentences or understand everyday language and instructions.
  • Parent/caregiver has previously taken part in a Strongest Families Parenting Program.
  • Parent/caregiver OR child has been diagnosed with Psychosis.
  • Child does not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression.
  • Child does not put others as risk of serious harm (i.e., requiring medical attention).
  • Parent/caregiver has not completed any of the following parenting programs in the last 6 months: Triple P, COPE, Incredible Years.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

119 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02210455

Start Date

July 1 2014

End Date

June 1 2017

Last Update

August 16 2018

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IWK Health Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 6R8