Clinical trial for PTSD
Official title Parenting STAIR: Adapting a Trauma-Focused Parenting Intervention for Military-Connected Mothers and Their Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06262178
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether Parenting STAIR can lower moms’ PTSD and depression and improve how they care for their children.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a military‑connected mom who has experienced trauma and have a child aged 2‑10.
- What's involved
- You will have 12‑16 one‑hour online sessions with a clinician, do three one‑hour online check‑ins, play with your child for 15‑30 minutes in three online sessions, and have recordings of the sessions. You can also choose a 30‑minute interview about your experience.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts about 4 months, with weekly online sessions and a few extra online assessments and play sessions.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Military-connected mother, defined as a mother who is either a female service member or veteran or female spouse of a service member or veteran;
- Has a child aged 2-10;
- Legal guardian of index child with legal and physical custody;
- Lifetime trauma exposure (Life Events Checklist (LEC-5); Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q));
- Screen positive for PTSD (defined as a PCL-5 score ≥32 or meeting ≥3 out of 4 DSM-5 symptom criteria [B, C, D, E] on the PCL-5), and/or depression...
You likely can't join if
- High risk for suicide (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ));
- Current psychotic symptoms (DSM-5-TR Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure Domain VII);
- Disability affecting communication, such as deafness;
- Index child with severe developmental disability;
- Severe substance or alcohol use (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test - Lite (ASSIST-Lite)
- Currently receiving another trauma-focused individual mental health treatment.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Military-connected mother, defined as a mother who is either a female service member or veteran or female spouse of a service member or veteran;
- Has a child aged 2-10;
- Legal guardian of index child with legal and physical custody;
- Lifetime trauma exposure (Life Events Checklist (LEC-5); Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q));
- Screen positive for PTSD (defined as a PCL-5 score ≥32 or meeting ≥3 out of 4 DSM-5 symptom criteria [B, C, D, E] on the PCL-5), and/or depression (PHQ-9 score ≥8), and/or low parenting self-how well it works (PSOC...
- Able to speak and understand English or Spanish;
- Eligible to receive services at a Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors.
- High risk for suicide (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ));
- Current psychotic symptoms (DSM-5-TR Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure Domain VII);
- Disability affecting communication, such as deafness;
- Index child with severe developmental disability;
- Severe substance or alcohol use (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test - Lite (ASSIST-Lite); Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Short Form (CUDIT-SF));
- Currently receiving another trauma-focused individual mental health treatment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Killeen, Texas, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at El Paso, Texas, United States; Killeen, Texas, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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