Home visits may boost child development and cut abuse, study suggests
NCT ID NCT05729945
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 343 first-time parents and their babies for up to 19 years to see if regular home visits by trained staff improve child development, parenting, and family well-being. Families are randomly assigned to receive the home visiting program or not. Researchers will track school readiness, child health, abuse reports, and more. The goal is to learn whether this kind of support makes a lasting difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- home visiting program using paraprofessionals and a structured curriculum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that home visiting programs help children develop better, reduce abuse, and improve family well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures outcomes over many years, so results are uncertain and may not apply to other programs or regions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
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