Pathways for Parents After Incarceration Feasibility Study

NCT04525703 | Completed Results

• 5 other identifiers: 2020-0144A488200L&S/SOCIAL WORK/SOC WORK4R00HD081273-03Protocol Version 7/8/2021
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn how to better support fathers and their families after incarceration. It will test an intervention that promotes healthy development for children of previously incarcerated fathers and the caregivers of their children for empirical promise through a pilot feasibility trial. The aims of the pilot are to demonstrate: a) client acceptance of the treatment (e.g., retention), b) ability to recruit sufficient numbers of participants, and c) feasibility of delivery with the clients and therapists in the designated treatment settings. About 15 families (15 fathers, 15 caregivers, and 15-20 children, totaling 45-50 participants) will be in the study.

Conditions

Parenting; Development, Child; Behavior

Keywords

incarceration; antisocial behavior; family; child development

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• Proportion of Eligible Fathers and Caregivers Who Consent

  The feasibility of this approach will in part be measured by successful recruitment of participants from this population. This is measured by the proportion of eligible fathers and caregivers who consent to study participation and enrollment.

  baseline

• Proportion of Enrolled Fathers and Caregivers Who Complete Entire Intervention

  The feasibility of this approach will in part be measured by the retention of participants in this intervention. This is measured by the proportion of enrolled fathers and caregivers who participate in the first intervention class (after baseline) and complete entire intervention.

  up to 9 weeks

• Provider Adherence Measured by the Parenting Inside Out Group Observation Feedback Form Score

  Adherence is measured using the Parenting Inside Out (PIO) Group Observation Feedback Form to assess program integrity and fidelity to the model. This is a 35-item survey that assesses 5 domains: curriculum delivery and fidelity; facilitation skills, behavior support and group management; interpersonal skills, and PIO specific items. Each item is scored on a scale of 1-5 where 1 is remediation needed, 2 is growth area, 3 is developing, 4 is effective, and 5 is highly effective. Average scores from each domain are reported for a total possible range of scores 1-5, higher scores indicate better adherence.

  up to 9 weeks

• Acceptability of Intervention Assessed by Providers

  Acceptability is assessed by interventionists using an overall rating of the content delivered to participants each week. The overall score is rated on a scale of 1=poor to 10=excellent, with higher scores indicating greater acceptability.

  up to 9 weeks

• Self-Perceived Helpfulness of the Program for the Participant

  Acceptability and usefulness of the intervention is assessed in part by a series of questions that ascertain perceived helpfulness of program for the participant. How helpful was the parenting program for you? 1= Not at all helpful, 2=A little helpful, 3=Somewhat helpful, 4=Quite helpful, 5=Very helpful

  up to 21 weeks

• Participant-Perceived Helpfulness of the Program for the Participant's Child

  Acceptability and usefulness of the intervention is assessed in part by a series of questions that ascertain perceived helpfulness of program for the participant. "Overall, do you think your participation in this program has had any effect on your child?" 1=has had a very negative effect, 5=has had a very positive effect.

  up to 21 weeks

• Acceptability of Intervention Assessed by Participant Recommendation

  Acceptability and usefulness of the intervention is assessed in part by a series of questions that ascertain whether participants would recommend the program to other people. Would you recommend this program to other parents? 1=Strongly recommend, 2=Recommend, 3=Neutral, 4=Not recommend, 5=Strongly not recommend

  up to 21 weeks

• Acceptability of Intervention Assessed by Parent Satisfaction

  Acceptability and usefulness is assessed by a series of questions that ascertain parent satisfaction. Q: How much has the Parenting Inside Out classes changed how happy and satisfied you are with being a parent to your child? 1=none, 2=A little, 3=Some, 4=A lot, 5=Very much

  up to 21 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (11)

• Inventory of Family Feelings Score

  Baseline (pre-test), 9 weeks (post-test)

• Coparenting Relationship Scale Score: Undermining Subscale

  Baseline (pre-test), 9 weeks (post-test)

• Coparenting Relationship Scale Score: Alliance Subscale

  Baseline (pre-test), 9 weeks (post-test)

• Coparenting Relationship Scale Score: Gatekeeping Subscale

  Baseline (pre-test), 9 weeks (post-test)

• Kansas Parenting Satisfaction Scale Score

  Baseline (pre-test), 9 weeks (post-test)

Study Arms (1)

Pathways for Parents

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Pathways for Parents after Incarceration

Interventions

Pathways for Parents after Incarceration BEHAVIORAL

The Pathways for Parents after Incarceration program uses eight key lessons, including topics on effective listening, speaking, and problem-solving skills, lessons on emotion regulation, and issues surrounding family engagement. The program (both classroom and therapeutic peer support) will be offered virtually and weekly for 8 continuous weeks.

Pathways for Parents

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• being able to speak and read English
• having at least one child between the ages of 3 and 17-years-old
• having been released from incarceration within the last 5 years (from county jail or state/federal prison)
• play a parenting role in at least some way (e.g., residence, contact, phone, etc.)
• able to speak and read English
• at least 18-years-old

You may not qualify if:

• have been convicted of a crime against any of his children
• are prevented from having contact with their child

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Wisconsin, Madison: lead
• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior; Antisocial Personality Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personality Disorders; Mental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Pajarita Charles, PhD
• Organization: University of Wisconsin - Madison

paja.charles@wisc.edu

608-263-3834

Study Officials

• Pajarita Charles, PhD

  University of Wisconsin, Madison

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: Yes

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 20, 2020
• First Posted: August 25, 2020
• Study Start: September 16, 2020
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2022
• Study Completion: March 31, 2022
• Last Updated: July 7, 2023
• Results First Posted: July 7, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)