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Storytime science: could Emotion-Focused reading boost Kids' emotional skills?

NCT ID NCT07666802

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether reading picturebooks with a focus on emotions helps 4- to 5-year-olds better manage their feelings compared to standard reading. Two hundred families in London will be randomly assigned to either an emotion-focused reading programme or a standard dialogic reading programme for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in children's emotion regulation, thinking skills, and brain activity using questionnaires, tasks, and EEG.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Emotion-focused shared picturebook reading programme
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way for parents to help young children develop better emotional skills at home.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioural study, not a medical treatment. Results may show no difference between the two reading methods, and benefits may vary by family.

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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.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

48 to 59 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child aged 4 to 5 years at baseline assessment * Child enrolled in a participating state primary school * At least one primary caregiver willing to participate in shared reading activities and study assessments * Caregiver has sufficient proficiency in English to engage with intervention materials and questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Child has an identified sensory impairment, such as uncorrected hearing or vision difficulties, that would impede engagement with study tasks * Family is unable to commit to baseline and follow-up assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation Self-Control

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Child development Emotion regulation Executive functions (EF)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Greenwich

    London, SE10 9LS, United Kingdom

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