Can a simple program reduce toxic stress in kids?
NCT ID NCT05388864
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines pediatrician counseling, community health workers, and parenting educators to help families with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Researchers will enroll 340 children aged 3-11 and follow them for a year to see if the program lowers stress and improves health. The goal is to find a practical way to support families and reduce health disparities.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Multi-component behavioral intervention (counseling, community health workers, parenting educators)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical way to lower toxic stress and improve health for children who have faced adversity.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early-stage study with 340 families, and results may not apply to all communities. The intervention is complex and relies on multiple partners working together.
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Loma Linda University
RECRUITINGLoma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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