Child DevelopmentNCT06875713
Parenting for Lifelong Health Program in Kuwait
A study testing Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM) and Adult nutrition in people with Child Development and Parenting Behavior, run by Ministry of Health, Kuwait at 1 site in Kuwait.
Trial summary
Parenting interventions play a crucial role in promoting positive parent-child interactions, which are fundamental to fostering child well-being. Over the years, substantial progress has been made in understanding the importance of these interactions, particularly in the context of early childhood development. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Child Development, Parenting Behavior, Parenting Intervention
- What is being tested?
- Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM) and Adult nutrition
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteKuwait
- Study dates
- 4 Mar 2025to 31 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- A primary caregiver of children aged 2-9 years
- Over the age of 18.
- Kuwaiti
- Lives in Kuwait
- Speaks Arabic
Who cannot join
- Non-Arabic speakers
- Non-Kuwaitis
- Parent whose co-parent is participating in study
- Not resident of Kuwait
- Target child has mental disability or special needs
- Facilitator, supervisor, or caregiver contributor in the DAYEM program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Parenting for Lifelong Health in Kuwait (DAYEM) - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Parenting interventions play a crucial role in promoting positive parent-child interactions, which are fundamental to fostering child well-being. Over the years, substantial progress has been made in understanding the importance of these interactions, particularly in the context of early childhood development. Positive parent-child interactions lay the groundwork for various aspects of child development, including socioemotional skills, academic performance, and mental health. Evidence-based parenting programs have demonstrated strong effectiveness in promoting positive parenting and preventing child maltreatment. The Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program has yielded positive outcomes in many countries. This project aims to culturally adapt the PLH program and conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess its feasibility and effectiveness in Kuwait.
- Being tested
- Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM), Adult nutrition
- Keywords
- Parenting interventions, positive parenting, child well-being, child maltreatment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM)Behavioural
This intervention consists of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program, delivered through eight in-person sessions, supplemented by a digital parenting program (ParentApp). The intervention aims to enhance positive parenting behaviors and reduce child maltreatment.
Adult nutritionBehavioural
The control group will receive education on adult nutrition over the same period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | The intervention group will participate in eight in-person sessions of the PLH program, supplemented by the use of a digital parenting program (ParentApp) aimed at enhancing positive parenting behaviours. Receives: Behavioral: Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM) |
| control group | Active comparator | The control group will receive education on adult nutrition over the same period. Receives: Behavioral: Adult nutrition |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Parenting and Discipline Strategies
This section measures the frequency of various discipline strategies used by parents or caregivers in the past 30 days (9 items), including physical (e.g., spanking, using objects, grabbing, pinching) and psychological (e.g., yelling, shaming, ignoring, threatening) disciplinary practices. Responses range from 0 time to 8/8+ times, providing insight into parenting behaviors and disciplinary approaches.
Measured: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (5)
Demographic and Social Information
This section measures demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, including age, gender, nationality, residence, number of children, marital and co-parenting status, education level, employment status, household income, and income satisfaction (11 items).
Measured: pre-intervention
Child Behavioral Concerns
This section assesses child behavioral and emotional difficulties over the past 30 days (10 items), including irritability, anger, mood swings, defiance, dishonesty, aggression, disruptive behavior, destructiveness, cruelty, and minor theft. Responses range from 0 (Not true) to 2 (Very true), providing insight into the child's behavioral tendencies and potential conduct issues.
Measured: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Parenting Experience and Well-Being
This section measures parenting experience and well-being by assessing the frequency of positive parenting practices over the past 30 days (10 items). It includes aspects such as quality time spent with the child, encouragement of problem-solving, engagement in fun activities, use of praise and rewards, involvement in household chores, clear communication of expectations, maintaining a calm tone, and providing explanations and preparation for challenging situations. Responses range from 1 (Never) to 7 (Most of the time), reflecting caregivers' supportive and constructive parenting behaviors.
Measured: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Personal Mental Well-Being
This section assesses personal mental well-being over the past 30 days, measuring the frequency of positive psychological states such as optimism, sense of purpose, relaxation, problem-solving ability, mental clarity, social connectedness, and decision-making confidence (7 items). Responses range from 1 (Never) to 5 (All the time), providing insight into overall emotional resilience and well-being.
Measured: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Parenting Stress and Satisfaction
This section measures parenting stress and satisfaction by assessing caregivers' emotional experiences and attitudes toward their parenting role. It includes aspects of happiness, closeness, enjoyment, optimism, engagement with children, feelings of being overwhelmed, and potential regrets about having children (7 items). Responses range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree), providing insight into caregivers' overall parenting experience and well-being.
Measured: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2025
- Study start4 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Child DevelopmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Kuwait
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hind Almazeedi, Ministry of Health, Kuwait
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06875713
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024/2735
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Parenting for Lifelong Health in Kuwait (DAYEM) - a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06875713
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024/2735
- Keywords
- Parenting interventions, positive parenting, child well-being, child maltreatment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ministry of Health, KuwaitOther government
- Study start
- 4 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2025 (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.
Parenting interventions play a crucial role in promoting positive parent-child interactions, which are fundamental to fostering child well-being. Over the years, substantial progress has been made in understanding the importance of these interactions, particularly in the context of early childhood development. Positive parent-child interactions lay the groundwork for various aspects of child development, including socioemotional skills, academic performance, and mental health. Evidence-based parenting programs have demonstrated strong effectiveness in promoting positive parenting and preventing child maltreatment. The Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program has yielded positive outcomes in many countries. This project aims to culturally adapt the PLH program and conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess its feasibility and effectiveness in Kuwait.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM)The intervention group will participate in eight in-person sessions of the PLH program, supplemented by the use of a digital parenting program (ParentApp) aimed at enhancing positive parenting behaviours. |
| control group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Adult nutritionThe control group will receive education on adult nutrition over the same period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- A primary caregiver of children aged 2-9 years
- Over the age of 18.
- Kuwaiti
- Lives in Kuwait
- Speaks Arabic
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Non-Arabic speakers
- Non-Kuwaitis
- Parent whose co-parent is participating in study
- Not resident of Kuwait
- Target child has mental disability or special needs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM)This intervention consists of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program, delivered through eight in-person sessions, supplemented by a digital parenting program (ParentApp). The intervention aims to enhance positive parenting behaviors and reduce child maltreatment. | Behavioural | intervention group |
| Adult nutritionThe control group will receive education on adult nutrition over the same period. | Behavioural | control group |
Primary outcome
Parenting and Discipline Strategies
Time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
This section measures the frequency of various discipline strategies used by parents or caregivers in the past 30 days (9 items), including physical (e.g., spanking, using objects, grabbing, pinching) and psychological (e.g., yelling, shaming, ignoring, threatening) disciplinary practices. Responses range from 0 time to 8/8+ times, providing insight into parenting behaviors and disciplinary approaches.
5 secondary outcomes
Demographic and Social Information
Time frame: pre-intervention
Child Behavioral Concerns
Time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Parenting Experience and Well-Being
Time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Personal Mental Well-Being
Time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Parenting Stress and Satisfaction
Time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Mar 2025.
- A promotional website for the project.Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Parenting for Lifelong Health Program (DAYEM) and Adult nutrition in people with Child Development and Parenting Behavior, run by Ministry of Health, Kuwait at 1 site in Kuwait.
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 5 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Mar 2025. 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 Kuwait. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Parenting and Discipline Strategies (time frame: three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention (one week after the intervention ends ), and four months post-intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Mar 2025.