What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Home-visiting programs like Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV) generally have minimal physical side effects, as they are non-invasive and focus on education and support. However, some potential challenges include emotional stress for parents who may feel judged or overwhelmed by the intervention, logistical issues such as scheduling conflicts, and variability in the quality of the program delivery depending on the training and consistency of the home visitors. Additionally, there may be resistance from families who are hesitant to engage with external support services.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

There are no specific FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of child abuse. Instead, interventions focus on behavioral and psychosocial approaches. Programs like the Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV) are designed to improve child development, parenting behaviors, and reduce the risk of child maltreatment through standardized home visits. These programs are evidence-informed and aim to provide support and education to parents, which can help mitigate the effects of child abuse and improve overall family dynamics.

What other types of research exist?

Promising alternatives to the Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV) program for 2024 include: 1) The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, which pairs first-time, low-income mothers with registered nurses to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health, and development. 2) The SafeCare program, which provides home-based training for parents in health, safety, and parenting skills to prevent child maltreatment. 3) The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program, which offers home visits by certified parent educators to support child development and school readiness. These programs have demonstrated effectiveness in improving parenting behaviors and reducing child maltreatment risk.

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Home Visitation Program for New Parent Support

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Recruiting

Led By Daniel F Perkins, PhD

Research Sponsored by Penn State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

NPSP Participants: Younger than 18 years of age

NPSP Home Visitors: Younger than 18 years of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3-4 months post-baseline, 6-7 months post-baseline, and npsp service or study completion (whichever occurs first - study completion is approximately 12 months post-baseline)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial evaluates the TRHV program, where trained professionals visit new parents in the Navy and Marine Corps to provide parenting support. It aims to help families with young children at risk for abuse and neglect by improving parenting practices and child development through direct home visits.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for families with children aged 0-3, or expecting parents, who are active duty, retired, National Guard or Reserves service members (or their partners) stationed at certain military installations. They must speak English well and be eligible for the New Parent Support Program home visits.

What is being tested?

The study evaluates a new program called Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV), which aims to improve child development and parenting behaviors while reducing child abuse risk. It will be compared to the usual support services provided by the military.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a social support program evaluation rather than a medical intervention, there aren't typical side effects like you'd see with medication. However, participants may experience varying levels of satisfaction or emotional impact.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

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I am under 18 years old.

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I do not speak or understand English well.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3-4 months post-baseline, 6-7 months post-baseline, and npsp service or study completion (whichever occurs first - study completion is approximately 12 months post-baseline)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3-4 months post-baseline, 6-7 months post-baseline, and npsp service or study completion (whichever occurs first - study completion is approximately 12 months post-baseline)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3-4 months post-baseline, 6-7 months post-baseline, and npsp service or study completion (whichever occurs first - study completion is approximately 12 months post-baseline) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Ages & Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3)

Change in Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP)

Change in Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10)

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Secondary study objectives

Program Penetration

Program Reach

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

TRHV is an evidence-informed, manualized home-visiting curriculum.

Group II: Services as Usual (SAU)Active Control1 Intervention

SAU involves the current standard of care implemented at the participating Navy and Marine Corps installations.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

Common treatments for child abuse, such as the Take Root Home Visitation (TRHV) program, work by providing education and support to parents, teaching effective parenting strategies, and addressing stressors that may lead to abusive behaviors. These interventions aim to improve parenting behaviors, enhance child development, and reduce the risk of child maltreatment. This approach is crucial for child abuse patients as it targets the root causes of maltreatment, promotes a safer and more nurturing home environment, and supports the overall well-being and development of the child.

Pilot Randomized Control Trial: Efficacy of a Group-Based Psychosocial Program for Youth with PTSD in the Brazilian Favelas.In-home parent training, treatment of migraine headaches, and marital counseling as an ecobehavioral approach to prevent child abuse.Predictors of treatment attrition and treatment length in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in Taiwanese families.