Newborn risk check aims to stop child abuse before it starts
NCT ID NCT04438161
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program that screens newborns for risk of child maltreatment using birth record data. Families identified as higher risk were randomly offered personalized guidance to connect them with community support services like home visits and parenting education. Researchers tracked whether families used these services and whether official reports of child abuse or neglect occurred by the time the child was 18 months old.
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Active substance
Personalized Education Regarding Clinical and Community Supports (PERCCS) - a behavioral intervention linking families to community resources
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help prevent child abuse and neglect by identifying at-risk newborns and connecting families with tailored support services early on.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 399 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on families actively engaging with services, which may not always happen.
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States