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Interparental Conflict Intervention for Parental Conflict

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Overseen BySharlene A Wolchik, PhD
Age: 65+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Arizona State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot study will evaluate a new intervention for parents who are separated or divorced and have been court ordered to participate in a program addressing interparental conflict. The intervention is designed to teach parents skills to reduce children's exposure to conflict between parents and support children's well-being. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the new intervention or an existing court-based program. The study will examine the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and usability of the new intervention and its effects on interparental conflict, parents' use of protective skills, and children's mental health.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents who are separated or divorced and have been ordered by a court to attend a program aimed at reducing conflict between them, especially when their children may be affected.

Inclusion Criteria

Fluent in English
Court ordered to attend an intervention to reduce interparental conflict
I am 18 years old or older.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Families in Transition (FIT)
  • Family COMPASS

Trial Overview

The study compares a new program called Family COMPASS with an existing court-based program (Families in Transition) to see which better helps parents lower conflict and support their children's mental health. Parents are randomly assigned to one of the two programs.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Family COMPASSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Families in Transition (FIT)Active Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Arizona State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
311
Recruited
109,000+

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator

Trials
3,007
Recruited
2,852,000+