PRESERVE & CONNECT: Impact Study of the BPC

NCT06160050 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2648
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 240
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The PRESERVE \& CONNECT project is a multi-site randomized control trial of the Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Navigating Trauma Across Generations (BPC) in rural and racially and ethnically diverse communities in Vermont and Connecticut.

Conditions

Child Maltreatment; Trauma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Child Safety

  substantiated reports of child maltreatment as per administrative records

  up to 6 months

• Child Permanency

  out of family placements and placement disruptions as per administrative records. Total amount of each type of placement.

  up to 6 months

• Child Well-being

  behavioral and emotional functioning of their children (Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire).

  10 weeks

• Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale

  Scores range from 0-160. Higher scores indicate more self efficacy

  10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Parental Stress Index

  10 weeks

• Trauma-Informed Knowledge and Parenting Skills Survey

  10 weeks

Study Arms (2)

BPC

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Transforming trauma across generations

Treatment as usual

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum: Transforming trauma across generations BEHAVIORAL

The BPC (Breakthrough Parent Curriculum): Navigating Trauma Across Generations is a 10 module course adapted from the NCTSN training called Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents (RPC). The BPC is specifically designed for parents who have been involved with (or are at risk for being involved with)the child welfare system. The course provides information about the impact of trauma on the development, attachment, emotions and behaviors of children while holding space for parents to learn together about concrete strategies for managing daily and ongoing challenges and enhancing their relationships with their children. All while acknowledging the challenges of parenting a child who has experienced trauma, while having experienced your own trauma.

BPC

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• \- Parents involved in, or at risk of involvement in, the child welfare system.

You may not qualify if:

• active psychosis without medication stabilization
• ongoing major depressive episodes
• active suicidal ideation
• active homicidal ideation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Vermont: lead
• University of Connecticut: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

University of Connecticut

Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, United States

RECRUITING

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: The Preserve and Connect Project will be a two arm (BPC+ TAU vs TAU) parallel randomized clinical trial to determine the efficacy of the BPC and establish the evidence base to allow the BPC to be listed on the Title IV-E Clearing House. Participants will be recruited from individuals seeking treatment from our community partners.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 23, 2023
• First Posted: December 7, 2023
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 20, 2027
• Last Updated: April 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

US (2)