Understanding the Impacts and Experiences of Children Currently Experiencing Parental Imprisonment

This research aims to understand the impacts, experiences, and support needs of children who are aged 16 years and above, currently experiencing parental imprisonment from their own perspective, and from the perspective of their non-offending parent/caregiver/guardian and a professional. This research will adopt a case study design. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted with the child experiencing parental imprisonment, and the non-offending parent or caregiver. This research will also aim to recruit a professional working with the young person or family during parental imprisonment. This will be analysed interpretative phenomenological analysis.

NCT Number	NCT07238010
Lead Sponsor	University of Nottingham
Conditions	Parental Imprisonment
Enrollment	6 participants
Start Date	2025-12-01
Primary Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-11-20