Can a short chat in the Doctor's waiting room boost early child development?
NCT ID NCT03126292
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a simple parenting program called 'Sit Down and Play' in a primary care clinic for low-income families. Over 12 months, 60 parents with young children were randomly assigned to receive the program or a safety handout. Researchers measured changes in parent-child interactions, parental knowledge, and stimulating activities at home to see if the program could help support early child development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sit Down and Play (SDP) behavioral intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to support early child development in primary care settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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