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NCT ID: NCT06329778 Recruiting - Child Development Clinical Trials

Home-Based Child Care Toolkit for Nurturing School-Age Children Study

Start date: March 15, 2024
Phase:
Study type: Observational

The goal of this observational study is to build psychometric evidence for the Home-Based Child Care Toolkit for Nurturing School-Age Children (HBCC-NSAC Toolkit) provider questionnaire. The main objectives of the study are to: 1) assess the reliability of the HBCC-NSAC Toolkit provider questionnaire, 2) assess the evidence for its validity compared to other existing measures of HBCC quality, and 3) examine invariance across subgroups (that is, look for the absence of any differential item functioning [DIF]). HBCC provider participants will complete a questionnaire in the HBCC-NSAC Toolkit. A subset of providers will also participate in an observation of their child care setting. Parents or guardians of children receiving care from HBCC providers will complete a survey.

NCT ID: NCT06329388 Completed - Child Development Clinical Trials

Evaluating the Effects of an Oral Protein Supplement on Children's Growth Patterns

Start date: January 18, 2023
Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

This single-center, randomized controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of TruHeight Growth Protein Shake on improving growth patterns in children aged 4-17 years. Over six months, participants will consume the protein shake daily, five times a week, with outcomes measured in terms of type X collagen concentration in urine, height via a stadiometer, and body composition using an INBODY device.

NCT ID: NCT06315036 Completed - Exercise Clinical Trials

Effects of Developmental Gymnastics on Preschoolers' Motor Skills

GymKids
Start date: September 5, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Background: During childhood, physical activity (PA) is considered indispensable for developing motor skills through movement in the early stages of human development. Being active helps individuals develop fine and gross motor skills (GMS) by promoting an active lifestyle. Notably, this phase, characterized by regular PA and attaining motor competence, is associated with many health-related benefits. Early motor intervention programs have garnered attention for their positive influence on children's motor skills, as evidenced by various studies. A spectrum of more specialized methods is available alongside these general approaches, including programs designed to augment the time dedicated to general PA within school environments. Previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of incorporating experimental exercise interventions, grounded in enjoyable activities and game drills, into the curriculum, significantly improving children's basic motor skills. Many research articles have explored the impact of developmental gymnastics (DG) on children's fitness, indicating that gymnastics training can produce numerous beneficial outcomes for children's physical fitness. Method and Materials: Three hundred preschool children were assigned to either a gender-balanced group participating in a DG exercise program (EG; n=99) or a control group (CG; n=121). While individuals in the CG followed three structured extracurricular physical activities per week in kindergarten, the EG participants received 60 minutes of the DG exercise program two days a week. The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) was used to assess GMS. Aim: The study aimed to determine if participation in a structured DG program could improve GMS among preschool children compared to those in a group that attended extracurricular physical activities in a kindergarten.

NCT ID: NCT06312358 Not yet recruiting - Child Development Clinical Trials

Expanding the Infant Achievements Intervention Through Community Partnerships

Start date: March 2024
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The goal of the research study is to increase teachers' implementation of evidence-based practices in Early Head Start classrooms through the delivery of a professional development (PD) training intervention. The main questions that the study aims to answer are: 1. Does teacher participation in a PD intervention improve the use of evidence-based practices from pre- to posttest? 2. To what extent is the PD intervention feasible to implement in an established child care program? 3. To what extent is the PD program acceptable to teachers? Participants will attend PD workshops and participate in content-related job-embedded coaching sessions during the implementation of the study.

NCT ID: NCT06278428 Recruiting - Child Development Clinical Trials

Genotype, Phenotype, and Disease Progression of Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy With Onset Before 2 Years of Age

Start date: November 1, 2023
Phase:
Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

According to estimates by the World Health Organization in 2019, more than 50 million people around the world have epilepsy. Nearly 80% of patients with epilepsy live in developing countries. Among them, children under 2 years old are the group with the highest incidence of epilepsy, and at the same time, the most dangerous epilepsy groups are also likely to start at these ages. World medical literature on epileptic encephalopathy and early-onset development before 2 years of age records that 71% of children have severe intellectual disability and 60% of children show signs of autism spectrum disorder, of which Children with epileptic and developmental encephalopathy due to genetic causes are at higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders than children with epileptic and developmental encephalopathy due to other causes. However, in Vietnam, there is no research on this topic. The question is what are the phenotypes, genotypes, and progression after 2 years of follow-up of Vietnamese children with epileptic and developmental encephalopathy with onset before 2 years of age?

NCT ID: NCT06275672 Recruiting - Child Development Clinical Trials

Implementing an Education- and Health System Task-shifting Approach for Child Mental Health Promotion in Uganda

TREAT
Start date: August 1, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study will adapt a school version (mhGAP-IGs) of the World Health Organization´s (WHO) "Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide" (mhGAP). Both teachers and health workers will receive training in mhGAP, and systems for collaboration between the school and health sector as well as other relevant stakeholders will be developed and integrated. The project is conducted in close collaboration with key stakeholders from the Ministry, the health and education sector, the police, and religious leaders. The aim is to increase mental health literacy among school staff, facilitate a healthy school environment, and increase detection of mental health needs among primary school aged children.

NCT ID: NCT06269796 Completed - Child Development Clinical Trials

Identification of Neuromotor Signs in Preschool Children Suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder

Start date: March 1, 2021
Phase:
Study type: Observational

This prospective study aimed to detect neuromotor signs early in preschool children suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Preschool children aged 3-5 years old from municipal kindergartens in Thessaloniki participated in this study. The Little DCDQ questionnaire and the BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency) were used for assessment.

NCT ID: NCT06234332 Not yet recruiting - Obesity Clinical Trials

Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang (PKUBC-WF)

Start date: February 1, 2024
Phase:
Study type: Observational

The PKUBC-WF is a prospective cohort study carried out in Weifang city of Shandong, China. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the short-term and long-term effects of pre-pregnant and prenatal exposure on maternal and child health. Data are collected regarding environmental, nutritional and lifestyle exposures as well as short-term and long-term health outcomes of mothers and their children from birth to before 18 years old. Biological samples including peripheral blood, urine, placenta, umbilical cord, cord blood, and faeces are also collected.

NCT ID: NCT06230601 Not yet recruiting - Pain Clinical Trials

Effect of Cough Trick Method and Pinwheel Blowing in Blood Collection

Start date: February 10, 2024
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study aimed to examine the effect of the cough trick method and pinwheel blowing on the severity of pain during blood collection in school-age children.The study will be conducted with children aged 6-12 years who are subjected to blood tests by a pediatrician."Descriptive Questionnaire", "Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)", "FLACC Pain Rating Scale" and "Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBFPRS)" will be used to collect data.The data will be uploaded to the computer and coded by the researchers, and the data will be evaluated in the SPSS package program.The sociodemographic data of the children participating in the study will be given as numbers and percentage distributions. Appropriate tests will be used by analyzing the data for normal distribution. The statistical significance level of the study was determined as p< 0.05. In addition, at the end of the research, the status of working with sufficient sample size will be tested with post-hoc power analysis.

NCT ID: NCT06215092 Recruiting - Child Development Clinical Trials

Perinatal and Psychological Correlates of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children.

Start date: July 1, 2022
Phase:
Study type: Observational

The goal of this observational study is to investigate perinatal, cognitive and social-emotional correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders and educational difficulties in children and adolescents. The study group consist of minimal 500 childrens over 5 years of age who will be examined by qualified diagnosticians. Participants will be evaluated with tasks related to the studied variables: cognitive functioning, social-emotional functioning. Furthermore informations regarding social-emotional functioning of children, will be collected from parents and teachers. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is there a relationship between perinatal factors and the risk of occurrence of neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning difficulties? 2. Is there a specific pattern of cognitive functioning in children and adolescents with indicated neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning difficulties? 3. Is there a specific pattern of social-emotional functioning in children and adolescents with indicated neurodevelopmental disorders and/or learning difficulties? 4. Do gender and age moderates specific patterns of cognitive and social-emotional functioning in the studied groups? Researchers will compare the following groups of children over 5 years old: 1. With perinatal risks factors 2. With neurodevelopmental disorders: 1. Developmental learning disorder 2. Disorder of intellectual development, mild 3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 4. Autism spectrum disorder 3. With Learning difficulties 4. Control group