Can early foster care boost a Child's brain and emotional growth?
NCT ID NCT04165746
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how placing young children (under 24 months) into foster care quickly, along with training for their foster parents, affects their thinking, emotions, and brain development. Researchers will follow 220 children in Brazil, comparing those in foster care to those who remain in institutions. The goal is to understand if early intervention can improve long-term outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foster care placement and caregiver training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that early foster care and support for caregivers improve children's brain development, thinking skills, and emotional health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a test of a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and benefits may vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Instituto PENSI
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 01228-200, Brazil
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