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Internet-based Parent Training for Parents of Children With Externalising Behavior Problems

Internet-based Parent Training for Parents of Children With Externalising Behavior Problems: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04670185
Acronym
BIP-SAMBA
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-12-17
Start date
2020-12-15
Completion date
2021-04-15
Last updated
2021-04-23

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Conditions

Behavior Problem, Parenting

Brief summary

The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 5-week, therapist-guided, internet-delivered parent management training program (BIP SAMBA) targeting children aged 5 - 11 years with externalising behavior problems. The study is a randomised controlled trial with parents of N=30 children participating. The intervention BIP SAMBA is compared with a waitlist control condition. Participants in the control condition will be crossed over to the active treatment after 5 weeks. The primary outcome measure is the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) at the post treatment (5 weeks after baseline assessment).

Interventions

BEHAVIORALBIP SAMBA

Behavioral parent management training

Sponsors

Karolinska Institutet
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Being parent of a child between 5 and 11 years * This child has externalising behavior problems * The parent has access to the internet * The parent speaks and write Swedish

Exclusion criteria

* The child has an autism diagnosis * The child has severe conduct problems * There is domestic violence occurring within the family * There alcohol or substance abuse occurring within the family

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Eyeberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI)Change in conduct problems from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)Measures externalising behavior problems in children; Min: 0 Max 216; A higher score indicates worse conduct problems.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)Change in mental health issues from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)Measures conduct problems, emotional problems, ADHD symptoms, peer problems and prosocial behaviours; Min: 0 Max: 40p; A higher score indicate worse mental health problems Screens for behavioral problems, emotional problems, ADHD symptoms, peer problems and pro social behaviours
Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ)Change in parenting strategies from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)Measures parenting strategies; Min: 0 Max: 76; A higher score indicates worse parenting strategies
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)At post-treatment (week 6)Measures satisfaction with a treatment that has been received; Min: 0 Max: 24; A higher score indicates better satisfaction with the treatment
Weekly questions about frequency of and impairment from behavior problemsChanges in behavior problems from baseline to week 5Participants rate these two questions every week throughout the treatment; Min 0 Max: 9; A higher score indicates worse behavior problems

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026