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Pittsburgh tests texting and mentoring to boost early childhood development

NCT ID NCT05444205

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This large community study in Allegheny County is testing whether free text message programs (like Text4Baby) and mentor support can improve child development and parenting. Researchers will follow 24,000 families from birth through school entry, measuring things like self-control, reading habits, and emotional well-being. The goal is to see if these low-cost, scalable programs can help families, especially those with low incomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Text messaging programs (Text4Baby, Bright by Text) and mentor support (Nurture Program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple text messages and mentor support improve child development and parenting skills in low-income families.
What could go wrong
This is an observational implementation study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply outside Allegheny County.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24,000 people

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

Started

Jun 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2031

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 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Allegheny County Residency, legal custodian of child Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking

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Child behavior problem Child development Child language Parent child abuse Parenting

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Allegheny County Family Centers

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15221, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Centers

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Magee Women's Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Primary Care Health Services

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208, United States

  • Women, Infants, and Children Program

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States

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