Study protocol for a pragmatic parallel-group randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of coaching with an online intervention, compared with the online intervention alone, for families of children who have experienced developmental regression
Wan Hua Sim, Monica Leo, Helen M Bourke-Taylor, Charmaine Bernie, Amanda Brignell, Alexandra Ure, Kirsten Furley, Adele Maree Fahey, Anoo Bhopti, Sorcha Odgers, Leah Picking, Jue Xie, Ling Wu, Marie B H Yap, Katrina Williams · 2026
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Wan Hua Sim and a large team wrote a 2026 protocol for a trial supporting families of children who lose skills they once had, a change called developmental regression. Families need fast recognition, practical care skills, and support for their own well-being. The trial tests an online program, Family Focus, built with parents, clinicians, and researchers.
Fifty-six families will be split by chance into two groups. One gets the online program alone, and the other gets the program plus online parent coaching. The main outcome is parent stress right after the program. Other measures cover parent mood, health habits, family empowerment, family quality of life, and child health. Checks run at the start, after the program, and a year later. The team will also study uptake and what helps or blocks delivery.
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| CREATOR | Wan Hua Sim, Monica Leo, Helen M Bourke-Taylor, Charmaine Bernie, Amanda Brignell, Alexandra Ure, Kirsten Furley, Adele Maree Fahey, Anoo Bhopti, Sorcha Odgers, Leah Picking, Jue Xie, Ling Wu, Marie B H Yap, Katrina Williams |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 56387 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |