Can video coaching and home visits boost school readiness in Low-Income kids?
NCT ID NCT02459327
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program that combines video coaching during pediatric visits with home-based family support to improve parenting and early school readiness. Researchers enrolled 403 low-income families in New York and Pittsburgh. They measured parenting behaviors, child development, and school readiness skills over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Video Interaction Project and Family Check-Up (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a proven way to help low-income children start school with better social, emotional, and learning skills.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The approach may not work for all families or in all settings, and benefits may be small.
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Locations
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Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, New York, 11211, United States
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States