Trial Protocol for Herts and Minds: Evaluating the effectiveness of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) as an intervention for children in foster care with emotional or behavioural problems: a phase II (feasibility) randomised controlled trial

Abstract

This document provides details regarding the setting up of, conduct, and analysis of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) funded study, “Evaluating the effectiveness of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) as an intervention for children in foster care with emotional or behavioural problems: a phase II (feasibility) randomised controlled trial” (Short title: 'The Herts and Minds Study: Supporting the Emotional Wellbeing of Children ‘Looked After’ in Hertfordshire'). The Anna Freud Centre (AFC), a child mental health charity based in London, is the sponsor for this study. The AFC will be in partnership with the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), and The University of Hertfordshire (UH). As such, collaboration agreements will be established and exchanged between the three partner organisations. These agreements outline responsibilities and financial arrangements.