NCT05197998

Brief Summary

The objective of this research is to evaluate a mobile app-based intervention for parents of children in K-2nd grade designed that guides them in how to have productive conversations about race with their children. This study will recruit a national sample of parents and their K-2nd grade children. The impact of the intervention is tested using a wait-list controlled trial design. Outcomes include prosocial behaviors and indicators of emotional well-being.

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Trial recruitment is currently suspended
Enrollment
1,200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
4mo left

Started Aug 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
suspended

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress71%
Aug 2025Aug 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 22, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 20, 2022

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2025

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2026

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 31, 2026

Last Updated

August 1, 2025

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

November 22, 2021

Last Update Submit

July 29, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

  • Racial Socialization Frequency Scale

    Parents will report the frequency with which they engage in racial socialization practices with their K-2nd grade child.

    0-12 months

  • Racial Socialization Competency Scale

    Parents will report the degree of comfort, skills, and stress in engaging in different processes related to racial socialization with their K-2nd grade child.

    0-12 months

  • Cross-race Friendships

    Parents will report the race of their K-2nd grade child's 5 closest friends - the number of cross-race friendships will consist of the number of friends that are race discordant to their child.

    0-12 months

  • Colorblind Racial Attitudes (CoBRAS) Scale

    Color-blind racial attitudes among parents will be assessed using the COBRAS Scale.

    0-12 months

  • Child Prosocial Behavior Questionnaire (CPBQ)

    Parents will report on the degree to which their K-2nd grade child engages in various prosocial behaviors, including those surrounding helping, sharing, and comforting.

    0-12 months

  • Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Parent Proxy Measures

    Parent reports of child socio-emotional well being (e.g., positive peer relationships, depression, anxiety).

    0-12 months

  • Prosocial Children Measure

    Children (ages 5-8 years old) will be introduced to a child and told scenarios in which that child must choose other children to engage in various activities with, among a group of diverse children. Children will be asked (1) whether they liked or disliked how that child chose the children to participate in the activity with and (2) if there is anything they would like to say to that child about their choice in children.

    0-12 months

  • Child Bystander Response Questionnaire

    Children will report the frequency with which they engage in different bystander behaviors when they see someone being treated poorly or unfairly due to their race, ethnicity, or cultural background.

    0-12 months

Study Arms (2)

ColorBRAVE

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will be asked to download a multi-module mobile app designed to guide parents and caregivers in having conversations about race with their K-2nd grade children

Behavioral: ColorBRAVE

Wait-list Control

OTHER

The wait-list control group will be placed on the wait-list for the first 6-weeks, the period in which the experimental group will complete the intervention program. Following the 6-week wait-list period they will receive the ColorBRAVE program.

Behavioral: ColorBRAVE

Interventions

ColorBRAVEBEHAVIORAL

The intervention is a multi-module program delivered via a mobile app for parents of children in K-2nd grade. Each module in the program will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, with lessons facilitated through interactive storytelling, videos, and games.

ColorBRAVEWait-list Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age5 Years - 100 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Residence in the US; caregiver age 18 years or older and child age 5-8 years old; ability to read and understand English

Contact the study team to discuss eligibility requirements. They can help determine if this study is right for you.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • David H. Chae, ScD, MA

    Tulane University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Wait-list control design
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 22, 2021

First Posted

January 20, 2022

Study Start

August 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Last Updated

August 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Upon completion of key analyses, study documentation and de-identified data will be made available to the research community upon request. Data requests may be submitted to the Project Coordinator and reviewed by the study PI to determine whether there is significant scientific overlap in the research questions and analyses proposed by the outside investigator. Those who submit qualified proposals will be provided with a dataset containing only the variables requested and the associated documentation (e.g., codebooks, description of study protocols, data dictionaries) under a data sharing agreement.

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