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Effectiveness of a Web-based Intervention for Guardians of Children Whose One Parent Has Murdered the Other

NCT00737035 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2015-08-07

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Summary

This study will determine whether a specialized Web site geared for the guardians of children whose one parent has murdered the other can increase guardian capabilities, reduce guardian stress, and improve child behavior and mental health.

Conditions

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Interactive Healthcare Communication Application

The IHCA is an Internet-based tool that integrates multiple resources for guardians of survivors of interparental homicide. The IHCA will have six components: (1) an instant library of articles on topics of interest; (2) a resource directory of both national and local support and service organizations; (3) access to a peer communication system; (4) a Frequently Asked Questions section, updated with responses to user generated questions; (5) an "Ask an Expert" system staffed by researchers; and (6) personal stories of others dealing with IPH.

BEHAVIORAL

Control Web sites

Only publicly available Web sites on parenting, child development, and trauma will be used.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    collaborator NIH

  • University of Virginia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kathryn S. Laughon, PhD RN · University of Virginia School of Nursing

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-07-31
Primary Completion
2009-03-31
Completion
2009-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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