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Parenting groups in Pediatrician's office may boost kindergarten readiness

NCT ID NCT03641092

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a program called CenteringParenting, which replaces some standard well-child checkups with group visits, helps prepare children for kindergarten. Researchers will follow 1,200 mother-child pairs from birth to age 2, measuring language and vocabulary skills. The goal is to see if this low-cost, group-based approach can reduce developmental delays common in low-income families.

What this could mean

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Active substance
CenteringParenting group well-child care program
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could provide a low-cost way to boost school readiness and reduce developmental delays in at-risk children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational/behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may show no clear benefit, and effects can vary widely by family and community.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2019

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 3 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: For participating practice sites * Practice provides care to patients who are covered by public insurance and/or uninsured (no minimum threshold: all insurance types eligible) * Practices have at least 3,000 primary care visits per year For parent-child dyad * Index child age must be 0-3 months * Parent must be female * Parent must be 18 years of age and older * Parent and child must attend one of the 10 study clinical sites * Parental consent * Parent must be fluent in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: For participating practice sites * Does not accept public insurance For parent-child dyad * Child born prior to 34 weeks gestation * Child with chronic conditions known to affect neurodevelopment * Child with a positive screen on the Children with Special Healthcare Needs screener

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Conditions

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Child Behavior

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Child behavior Child development Parent-child relations Parenting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Medical Center

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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