New study aims to stop child abuse before it starts

NCT ID NCT04438161

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving new parents personalized guidance to helpful services can prevent child maltreatment. Researchers enroll families of newborns and track which services they use and whether child abuse or neglect occurs. The goal is to see if this extra support makes a difference in keeping children safe.

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Locations

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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