Optimizing Treatment for Depressed Parents of Children With Emotional and Behavioural Problems (NCT07749521)
Optimizing Treatment for Depressed Parents of Children With Emotional and Behavioural Problems (OPTED): A Randomized and Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Standard Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is often less effective for parents experiencing depression. As such, the Addressing Depression and Positive Parenting Techniques (ADAPT) intervention is a novel BPT tailored to address the unique emotional and cognitive needs of depressed parents to improve treatment outcomes. The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of ADAPT in reducing child emotional and behavioral difficulties compared to the gold-standard Incredible Years Parenting Program (IYPP). This study is a 4-year, individually-randomized group treatment (IRGT), parallel-group trial. We aim to recruit 180 caregivers and their children (aged 6-11 years) seeking treatment for their child's emotional and behavioral difficulties from multiple mental health centres across Toronto, including but not limited to the University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Women's College Hospital (WCH). Participants will be asked to complete research measures: * before randomization * post-treatment * 6 months after the end of treatment Participants will be randomized to either the experimental ADAPT intervention - A 10-session virtual program (1 individual, 9 group) focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and cognitive restructuring, or the control intervention: Incredible Years Parent Program (IYPP) - A 12-session gold-standard BPT delivered virtually.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- ADAPT Treatment (BEHAVIORAL)
- Incredible Years Parenting Program (IYPP) (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 (1 Sites)
- Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 946-5905
Email: brendan.andrade@utoronto.ca
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.