ACT Together: Implementing a Web-Based Program With Brief Coaching for Parents of Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits of implementing ACT Together for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together includes six self-paced, web-based modules and brief weekly one-on-one coaching sessions led by a train
| Condition(s) | Parents, Children With Disabilities, Stress, Depression |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary benefits of implementing ACT Together for parents of children with disabilities in pediatric outpatient clinics. ACT Together includes six self-paced, web-based modules and brief weekly one-on-one coaching sessions led by a trained occupational therapist. The program is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches practical skills to help people handle stress and difficult thoughts or feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Can parents and occupational therapists complete the study activities as planned (e.g., module completion, coaching sessions, and surveys)? * Is the program usable and acceptable/appropriate/fe |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities): 1. Community-dwelling adults (aged ≥18 years) with primary caregiving responsibility for a child with disabilities (aged \<18 years) who is enrolled in a participating clinic; 2. Expected to use services at the participating clinic at least once per week over the next three months; 3. Willing to learn strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts; and 4. Have access to a web-enabled device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop) with reliable internet access at home or in a public space (e.g., library). Exclusion Criteria (Parents of children with disabilities): 1. Cognitive, physical, sensory impairments, or language barriers (non-English speaking) that would impede participation; 2. Suicidal intent or suicide attempt(s) w |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University of South Florida |
| Locations | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Start date | 2026-03-18 |
| NCT ID | NCT07360600 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07360600 |