NCT03029221

Brief Summary

This project evaluates Real Relationships, a program provided by the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Clearfield County, and funded through the DHHS Healthy Marriage (and Responsible Fatherhood) program. Research questions focus on recruitment and retention of participants, and short- and long-term participant outcomes associated with different formats for offering the program.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
1,119

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2016

Completed
7 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 16, 2017

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2017

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2020

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

July 27, 2021

Status Verified

July 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

January 16, 2017

Last Update Submit

July 26, 2021

Conditions

Family RelationshipsParent-Child Relationships

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Change from Baseline in Work on Serious Disagreement at Post-Survey

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: when have serious disagreement with spouse, worked on it together to find a resolution

    Pre-Survey and Post-Survey, which would range from 30 days to 10 weeks

  • Change from Post-Survey in Work on Serious Disagreement at Follow-up Survey

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: when have serious disagreement with spouse, worked on it together to find a resolution

    Post-Survey and Follow-up Survey, up to 4 months

  • Change from Baseline in Spending Time with Child at Post-Survey

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: frequency of spending time with a child doing things that he/she likes to do

    Pre-Survey and Post-Survey, which would range from 30 days to 10 weeks

  • Change from Post-Survey in Spending Time with Child at Follow-up

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: frequency of spending time with a child doing things that he/she likes to do

    Post-Survey and Follow-up Survey, up to 4 months

  • Change from Baseline in Use of Written Budget at Post-Survey

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: use a written budget to plan spending

    Pre-Survey and Post-Survey, which would range from 30 days to 10 weeks

  • Change from Post-Survey in Use of Written Budget at Follow-up Survey

    nFORM Question on Pre/Post Survey, \& Follow-up Survey: use a written budget to plan spending

    Post-Survey and Follow-up Survey, up to 4 months

Study Arms (4)

Marriage & Relationship Ed Skills-Couples

This group will receive the PREP 8.0 curriculum developed by PREP. In Years 2-5, 4 7-week class series will be held each year in Clearfield and Centre Counties (PA); 32 adults will be served each year. In Year 1, 8 adults will be served. Couples will receive 11 hours of curriculum instruction. This group will also receive two 30-minute presentations on available financial management, and job and career advancement services through two partnering organizations (CareerLink and Central PA Community Action, Inc.). Participants will also have access to optional parenting skills training provided by CAS (i.e., Triple P - Positive parenting Program). Referrals to community agencies based on individual/family needs will be provided by participant's case managers, as needed.

Other: PREP 8.0 curriculum developed by PREP

Marriage & Relationship Ed Skills-Individuals

This group will receive the Within My Reach curriculum developed by PREP. In Years 2-5, 4 9-week class series will be held each year in Clearfield and Centre Counties (PA); 32 adults will be served each year. In Year 1, 8 adults will be served. Participants will receive 15 hours of curriculum instruction. This group will also receive two 30-minute presentations on available financial management, and job and career advancement services through two partnering organizations (CareerLink and Central PA Community Action, Inc.). Participants will also have access to optional parenting skills training provided by CAS (i.e., Triple P - Positive parenting Program). Referrals to community agencies based on individual/family needs will be provided by participant's case managers, as needed.

Other: Within My Reach curriculum developed by PREP

Pre-Marital Ed and Marriage Skills

This group will receive healthy marriage and relationship education to pre-marital couples using Within Our Reach 8 Hours curriculum developed by PREP. In Years 2-5, 9 10-hour weekend workshops will be held each year in nine central PA counties; 72 adults will be served each year. In Year 1, 24 adults will be served.

Other: Within Our Reach 8 Hours curriculum

Marriage Enhancement and Marriage Skills

This group will receive healthy marriage and relationship education to married couples using Within Our Reach 8 Hours curriculum developed by PREP. In Years 2-5, 9 12-hour weekend workshops will be held each year in nine central PA counties; 174 adults will be served each year. In Year 1, 60 adults will be served.

Other: Within Our Reach 8 Hours curriculum

Interventions

PREP 8.0 curriculum developed by PREPOTHER

healthy marriage and relationship education

Marriage & Relationship Ed Skills-Couples
Within My Reach curriculum developed by PREPOTHER

healthy marriage and relationship education

Marriage & Relationship Ed Skills-Individuals
Within Our Reach 8 Hours curriculumOTHER

healthy marriage and relationship education

Marriage Enhancement and Marriage SkillsPre-Marital Ed and Marriage Skills

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adults who participate in Children's Aid Society's Real Relationships program who live in the coimmunity

You may qualify if:

  • living in the community

You may not qualify if:

  • living in an institution

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Children's Aid Society in Clearfield County

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, 16830, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Bonnie Floro

    Children's Aid Society in Clearfield County

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 16, 2017

First Posted

January 24, 2017

Study Start

July 1, 2016

Primary Completion

July 1, 2020

Study Completion

September 30, 2020

Last Updated

July 27, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)