Families of Youth with Developmental Disabilities: a Theory-Based Intervention (NCT03495440)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is designed to evaluate a preventive intervention program designed to support families (parents and typically developing adolescent siblings) that include a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Participant families will be randomly assigned to either the treatment condition, in which they will receive psychoeducation and communication coaching over a four-week period, or the control condition, in which they will receive self-study materials. All subjects will participate in a pre-test assessment and three post-test assessments over the course of the year.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Wm. J. Shaw Center for Children and Families — Fort Wayne, Indiana
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Center Sessions (BEHAVIORAL)
- At-home (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Wm. J. Shaw Center for Children and Families — Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Wm. J. Shaw Center for Children and Families — South Bend, Indiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (574) 631-4947
Email: ecumming@nd.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.