Behavior ProblemBIP-SAMBANCT04670185
Internet-based Parent Training for Parents of Children With Externalising Behavior Problems
A study testing BIP SAMBA in people with Behavior Problem and Parenting, run by Karolinska Institutet at 1 site in Sweden.
Trial summary
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 5-week, therapist-guided, internet-delivered parent management training program (BIP SAMBA) targeting children aged 5 - 11 years with externalising behavior problems. The study is a randomised controlled trial with parents of N=30 children participating. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 11 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Behavior Problem, Parenting
- What is being tested?
- BIP SAMBA
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSweden
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2020to 15 Apr 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 11 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Being parent of a child between 5 and 11 years
- This child has externalising behavior problems
- The parent has access to the internet
- The parent speaks and write Swedish
Who cannot join
- The child has an autism diagnosis
- The child has severe conduct problems
- There is domestic violence occurring within the family
- There alcohol or substance abuse occurring within the family
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Internet-based Parent Training for Parents of Children With Externalising Behavior Problems: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 5-week, therapist-guided, internet-delivered parent management training program (BIP SAMBA) targeting children aged 5 - 11 years with externalising behavior problems. The study is a randomised controlled trial with parents of N=30 children participating. The intervention BIP SAMBA is compared with a waitlist control condition. Participants in the control condition will be crossed over to the active treatment after 5 weeks. The primary outcome measure is the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) at the post treatment (5 weeks after baseline assessment).
- Conditions
- Behavior Problem, Parenting
- Being tested
- BIP SAMBA
- Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BIP SAMBABehavioural
Behavioral parent management training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Internet-based parent training | Experimental | Five weeks of therapist-guided online delivered parents training Receives: Behavioral: BIP SAMBA |
| Waitlist | No intervention | Five weeks of waitlist |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Eyeberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI)
Measures externalising behavior problems in children; Min: 0 Max 216; A higher score indicates worse conduct problems.
Measured: Change in conduct problems from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Measures conduct problems, emotional problems, ADHD symptoms, peer problems and prosocial behaviours; Min: 0 Max: 40p; A higher score indicate worse mental health problems Screens for behavioral problems, emotional problems, ADHD symptoms, peer problems and pro social behaviours
Measured: Change in mental health issues from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ)
Measures parenting strategies; Min: 0 Max: 76; A higher score indicates worse parenting strategies
Measured: Change in parenting strategies from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)
Measures satisfaction with a treatment that has been received; Min: 0 Max: 24; A higher score indicates better satisfaction with the treatment
Measured: At post-treatment (week 6)
Weekly questions about frequency of and impairment from behavior problems
Participants rate these two questions every week throughout the treatment; Min 0 Max: 9; A higher score indicates worse behavior problems
Measured: Changes in behavior problems from baseline to week 5
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Dec 2020
- Study start15 Dec 2020
- Primary completion15 Apr 2021
- Study completion15 Apr 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Behavior ProblemStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Karolinska InstitutetThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jens Högström, Karolinska Institutet
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04670185
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2020-05262
- Acronym
- BIP-SAMBA
- Status last verified
- Apr 2021
- First submitted
- 9 Dec 2020
- Last updated
- 23 Apr 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Hogstrom J, Alderblad H, Sjoberg S, Nelson Plith J, Carlson A, Lundin Kleberg J, Whiteside SPH. Efficacy of brief online parent management training for parents of children with externalizing behavior problems: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Cogn Behav Ther. 2026 Apr 11:1-16. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2026.2654791. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 41964939
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Apr 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Internet-based Parent Training for Parents of Children With Externalising Behavior Problems: A Randomised Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04670185
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BIP-SAMBA / 2020-05262
- Conditions
- Behavior Problem, Parenting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karolinska InstitutetUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a 5-week, therapist-guided, internet-delivered parent management training program (BIP SAMBA) targeting children aged 5 - 11 years with externalising behavior problems. The study is a randomised controlled trial with parents of N=30 children participating. The intervention BIP SAMBA is compared with a waitlist control condition. Participants in the control condition will be crossed over to the active treatment after 5 weeks. The primary outcome measure is the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) at the post treatment (5 weeks after baseline assessment).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Internet-based parent training | Experimental | Behavioral: BIP SAMBAFive weeks of therapist-guided online delivered parents training |
| Waitlist | No intervention | –Five weeks of waitlist |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being parent of a child between 5 and 11 years
- This child has externalising behavior problems
- The parent has access to the internet
- The parent speaks and write Swedish
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- The child has an autism diagnosis
- The child has severe conduct problems
- There is domestic violence occurring within the family
- There alcohol or substance abuse occurring within the family
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| BIP SAMBABehavioral parent management training | Behavioural | Internet-based parent training |
Primary outcome
Eyeberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI)
Time frame: Change in conduct problems from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Measures externalising behavior problems in children; Min: 0 Max 216; A higher score indicates worse conduct problems.
4 secondary outcomes
Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Time frame: Change in mental health issues from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ)
Time frame: Change in parenting strategies from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)
Time frame: At post-treatment (week 6)
Weekly questions about frequency of and impairment from behavior problems
Time frame: Changes in behavior problems from baseline to week 5
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Apr 2021.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41964939Hogstrom J, Alderblad H, Sjoberg S, Nelson Plith J, Carlson A, Lundin Kleberg J, Whiteside SPH. Efficacy of brief online parent management training for parents of children with externalizing behavior problems: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Cogn Behav Ther. 2026 Apr 11:1-16. doi: 10.1080/16506073.2026.2654791. Online ahead of print.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing BIP SAMBA in people with Behavior Problem and Parenting, run by Karolinska Institutet at 1 site in Sweden.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Apr 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Eyeberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) (time frame: Change in conduct problems from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 6)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04670185, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Apr 2021.