Behavioural ProblemsNCT07775222
Flemish Foster Parents' Satisfaction With Foster Care and Their Extra Support Needs With Parenting
A study testing Questionnaire and Physical Exam in people with Behavioural Problems, run by Vrije Universiteit Brussel at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
From foster parents' perspectives, this study aims to shine light on the (problem) behaviour children in Flemish foster care have. Secondly, it examines if its prevalence is associated with foster parents' parenting and their satisfaction with several aspects of foster care (i.e., matching, preparation and training… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Behavioural Problems
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- Jan 2027to Apr 2027
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- being a foster parent
- fostering (a) minor foster child(ren)
- speaking Dutch
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Belgium1 site
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Brussels
Matthias De Coster, Master, +32479511912, matthias.de.coster@vub.be
About this study
From foster parents' perspectives, this study aims to shine light on the (problem) behaviour children in Flemish foster care have. Secondly, it examines if its prevalence is associated with foster parents' parenting and their satisfaction with several aspects of foster care (i.e., matching, preparation and training, acquainted foster care workers). Finally, foster parents report on their support needs. It is hypothesized that foster parents will report fewer behavioural problems and support needs: (1) the more satisfied they are, (2) the more functional parenting they use. As such, this study gathers knowledge for tailored intervention and might contribute to the literature on breakdown prevention.
- Conditions
- Behavioural Problems
- Being tested
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Medical subject headings
- Mental Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaire and Physical ExamOther
first use of the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire for the purpose of research
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| VOT-P 4.0 | Other | questionnaire Receives: Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
foster parents' perceived amount of problem behaviour in their foster children, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Measured: baseline
foster parents' parenting behaviours, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Measured: baseline
foster parents' satisfaction with several aspects of foster care questionnaire (i.e., matching, preparation and training, acquainted foster care workers), using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Measured: baseline
foster parents' extra support needs with parenting (including handling problem behaviour) and laying contact with birth families, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Measured: baseline
Secondary outcomes (1)
foster parents' intention to quit their engagement, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2026
- Study startJan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completionApr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionApr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Behavioural ProblemsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Vrije Universiteit BrusselThe 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07775222
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BUN: 1432026000173
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Flemish Foster Parents' Satisfaction With Foster Care and Their Extra Support Needs With Parenting
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07775222
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BUN: 1432026000173
- Conditions
- Behavioural Problems
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit BrusselUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2026 (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.
From foster parents' perspectives, this study aims to shine light on the (problem) behaviour children in Flemish foster care have. Secondly, it examines if its prevalence is associated with foster parents' parenting and their satisfaction with several aspects of foster care (i.e., matching, preparation and training, acquainted foster care workers). Finally, foster parents report on their support needs. It is hypothesized that foster parents will report fewer behavioural problems and support needs: (1) the more satisfied they are, (2) the more functional parenting they use. As such, this study gathers knowledge for tailored intervention and might contribute to the literature on breakdown prevention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| VOT-P 4.0 | Other | Other: Questionnaire and Physical Examquestionnaire |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- being a foster parent
- fostering (a) minor foster child(ren)
- speaking Dutch
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire and Physical Examfirst use of the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire for the purpose of research | Other | VOT-P 4.0 |
Primary outcome
foster parents' perceived amount of problem behaviour in their foster children, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
foster parents' parenting behaviours, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
foster parents' satisfaction with several aspects of foster care questionnaire (i.e., matching, preparation and training, acquainted foster care workers), using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
foster parents' extra support needs with parenting (including handling problem behaviour) and laying contact with birth families, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
1 secondary outcome
foster parents' intention to quit their engagement, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire
Time frame: baseline
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 20 Aug 2026.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Questionnaire and Physical Exam in people with Behavioural Problems, run by Vrije Universiteit Brussel at 1 site in Belgium.
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 3 inclusion and 0 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Aug 2026. 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 Belgium. 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?
Contact Matthias De Coster, Master (+32479511912, matthias.de.coster@vub.be), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
foster parents' perceived amount of problem behaviour in their foster children, using the VOT-P 4.0 questionnaire (time frame: baseline). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 20 Aug 2026.