Simple monthly Check-Ins could boost Kids' development in poor regions

NCT ID NCT04665297

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a personalized approach to monitor and support child development in rural India and Guatemala. Over 600 children under 2 years old receive monthly visits from community health workers who assess development and help caregivers create nurturing care plans. The goal is to see if this low-cost program improves language, motor, and cognitive skills compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: International Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD) – a behavioral intervention using monthly visits and caregiver guidance
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to support early childhood development in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. Results may vary across communities, and improvements may be modest or hard to sustain long-term.

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Locations

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

Sevāgrām, Maharashtra, India
Wuqu' Kawoq

Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala

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