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Kindergarten chat method aims to prevent childhood mental health issues

NCT ID NCT06471816

Prevention Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a method called Dialogue Based Early Detection (DBED) to prevent mental health problems in kindergarten children. About 200 children will take part, with some kindergartens using DBED and others using regular parent-teacher meetings. Researchers will track children's mental health for up to 5 years to see if DBED helps identify concerns earlier and leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dialogue Based Early Detection (DBED) method
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, scalable way to catch and address mental health concerns early in young children.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The method may not improve mental health scores or be practical for all kindergartens.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 200 people

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

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 3 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Attendance in kindergarten * Inclusion during the first half-year of the third last year in kindergarten Exclusion Criteria: * Parents don't communicate in Norwegian or English

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Conditions

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Child Behavior

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Child behavior Child development

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eventus Barnehage AS

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, NO-5237, Norway

  • Haukeland University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, NO-5021, Norway

  • Øygarden municipality

    RECRUITING

    Straume, NO-5354, Norway

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