Family Support Program for Parent-Child Relationships in Palestine
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to support families in Palestine affected by sociopolitical conflict. It will test a family-based program called Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) to determine its effectiveness in improving family relationships and emotional well-being. Families in the West Bank and Gaza will be randomly assigned to either this new program or continue with their usual care (Treatment as Usual). This trial suits families with a teenager aged 13-16 and both parents willing to participate, living within the service area of the implementing organizations. As an unphased trial, it offers families the chance to contribute to valuable research that could enhance family dynamics and emotional health.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that this family support program is safe for parent-child relationships?
Earlier studies on the Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) program have shown promising results. Research indicates that participants in Gaza experienced improvements in areas like parental depression and emotional management. This suggests the program is well-received, with no major reports of negative effects.
The PPFF program helps families cope with the stress of living in conflict zones by creating a supportive environment. Evidence from earlier trials suggests it is safe and can effectively support emotional and behavioral health in challenging situations.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Family Support Program for Parent-Child Relationships in Palestine because it explores a new approach to strengthening family dynamics, particularly in challenging environments. Unlike typical interventions that might focus solely on the child or parent, this program emphasizes a holistic family approach, aiming to foster positive interactions and resilience in both parents and children. By promoting positive family futures, this method could lead to more sustainable and impactful changes in family relationships, potentially offering insights that could be applied in similar contexts worldwide.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective?
Research has shown that the Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) program, one of the treatments in this trial, greatly improved family relationships in Gaza. It reduced depression in parents and enhanced their emotional management. The program includes 12 hours of activities spread over 8 sessions, designed to help families cope with ongoing violence. It focuses on boosting mental health for both parents and children. By fostering emotional security, the program aims to help teenagers adjust better overall. Participants in this trial may receive either the PPFF program or the Treatment as Usual, which serves as the active comparator.24678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for families in Palestine with an adolescent aged 13-16. Both parents and the child must be willing to participate, and they should live within the service area of implementing organizations. Families cannot join if anyone has significant mental or physical impairments that prevent group participation.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Initial assessments conducted to establish baseline measures for family conflict, parental depression, anxiety, and other psychological metrics
Treatment
Participants receive the Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) intervention or treatment as usual (TAU)
Post-test Assessment
Assessments conducted to evaluate immediate effects of the intervention on family conflict, parental psychopathology, and adolescent adjustment
6-month Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sustained effects of the intervention on family dynamics and individual psychological outcomes
12-month Follow-up
Final assessments to evaluate long-term effects of the intervention on family and individual outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Promoting Positive Family Futures
- Treatment as Usual
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Notre Dame
Lead Sponsor