New parenting program aims to ease young Children's behavioral struggles
NCT ID NCT06145477
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new mental health program for preschool children from low-income families. About 160 parents and their children, ages 2-5, enrolled in Head Start in Maryland will participate. The program offers virtual sessions to help parents manage their child's behavior and improve social-emotional well-being.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Parents (defined broadly to include a range of caregivers) of young children (2-5 years old) in Head Start programs in urban and rural communities in Maryland.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Child is 2-5 years old, enrolled in Baltimore City Head Start (Baltimore City Mayor's Office on Child \& Family Success) or Head Start sites managed by Catholic Charities of MD * parent expresses concern about the child's behavior or need for parenting support * parent speaks English or Spanish * Parent age 18-99 years * Parent able to participate in virtual intervention sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Parent does not speak English or Spanish
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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