PACT Programme for Parents of Children With SHCN

This randomised controlled trial aims to determine the efficacy of a 12-week, smartphone-based Prosocial-orientated Acceptance and Commitment Training (PACT) programme plus age-appropriate positive parenting advice on the psychological flexibility, prosociality, parenting competence and family functioning with parents of children with special health care needs as well as the mental well-being of parent-child dyads over 12 months follow-up.

NCT Number	NCT05467527
Lead Sponsor	Chinese University of Hong Kong Collaborators: Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association
Conditions	Urologic Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Vascular Diseases, Cleft Lip and Palate, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay
Enrollment	196 participants
Start Date	2022-06-27
Primary Completion	2025-11-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-11