๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-02

Thrive Initiative Parent-Education Programming Study (NCT06823518)

Thrive Initiative Domestic and Chlid Abuse Prevention Programming Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Penn State University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Thrive Initiative's parent-education program delivery methods by comparing hybrid (i.e., a combination of online and group components) program delivery to online-only program delivery. The Thrive Initiative consists of four, universal parent-education programs that correpsond to specific child developmental periods. These programs inlcude: Take Root for parents/caregivers of 0-3-year-old children; Sprout for parents/caregivers of 3-5-year-old children; Grow for parents/caregivres of 5-10-year-old children; and Branch Out for parents/caregivers of 10-18-year-old children. The effectiveness of delivery method will be examined for each program. Eligible participants for this study will be United States Air Force service members or dependents who are caregivers of a child 0-18 years old. The study will involve randomization to condition meaning that participants will be assigned to the online-only or hybrid program delivery condition by chance.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Pennsylvania State University โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Thrive Initiative Parent-Education Programming (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Pennsylvania State University โ€” University Park, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (814) 867-4182

Email: dfp102@psu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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