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A new approach to healing hidden wounds in orphaned children

NCT ID NCT05943132

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a year-long caregiver training program called MISC-CBO. The program uses video feedback to help community-based organization caseworkers improve their interactions with orphaned and vulnerable children. Researchers will compare children whose caseworkers receive this training to those receiving usual support. The goal is to see if the training reduces children's mental health problems over two years.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC), a year-long video-feedback caregiver training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to improve mental health outcomes for orphaned and vulnerable children in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, so results may vary across communities. The trial is also limited to specific districts in South Africa, so findings may not apply elsewhere.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

792 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Status as OVC. 2. Children will be 7-11 years old 3. Resident in the CBO catchment area 4. Child has a legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with a medical history of serious birth complications 2. Children with a medical history severe malnutrition 3. Children with a neurological disability

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Conditions

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mental disorder neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Mental disorder, child

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of the Free State

    Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301, South Africa

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