~18 spots leftby Mar 2026

Early Intervention Programs for Adolescent Mental Health

(SCOH-A Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byMary Dozier, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Delaware
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study follows children into adolescence who were first randomized to intervention condition in infancy.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adolescents who were previously part of an early childhood study and participated in middle childhood data collection. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so all those from the earlier phase can join.

Inclusion Criteria

Must have been included in middle childhood data collection

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Participant Groups

The study tests two interventions: Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) and Developmental Education for Families (DEF), which were first introduced in infancy to see their long-term effects on depression, anxiety, and conduct disorders.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
10 sessions that focused on parental nurturance, and sensitivity
Group II: Developmental Education for Families (DEF)Active Control1 Intervention
10 sessions that focused on cognitive development

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is already approved in United States for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up for:
  • Parenting support for children aged 0-48 months
  • Stress reduction in children
  • Improvement of child-caregiver attachment

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
University of DelawareNewark, DE
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of DelawareLead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Collaborator

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