Parenting groups in Pediatrician's office may boost kindergarten readiness

NCT ID NCT03641092

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program called CenteringParenting, which replaces some standard well-child checkups with group visits, helps prepare children for kindergarten. Researchers will follow 1,200 mother-child pairs from birth to age 2, measuring language and vocabulary skills. The goal is to see if this low-cost, group-based approach can reduce developmental delays common in low-income families.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CenteringParenting group well-child care program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could provide a low-cost way to boost school readiness and reduce developmental delays in at-risk children.
What could go wrong: This is an observational/behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may show no clear benefit, and effects can vary widely by family and community.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD BEHAVIOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS PARENTING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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