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Durham Connects Program for Child Abuse Prevention
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Waitlist Available
Led By W. Benjamin Goodman, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Duke University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0 - 12 years of child age
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Study Summary
This trial will test the effectiveness of the Durham Connects program in preventing child maltreatment and improving child and family health and well-being.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for families with infants born between January 1, 2014 and June 30, 2014 in Durham County, NC hospitals. It aims to help prevent child maltreatment and boost family health. Families living outside of Durham County or with infants born outside the specified dates cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial evaluates the 'Durham Connects' program which involves nurse home visits to support child and family well-being. The study will see if this leads to lower rates of child abuse, better pediatric care, improved parental functioning, and enhanced child well-being compared to a control group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since 'Durham Connects' is a non-medical intervention involving home visits by nurses for educational and support purposes rather than medication or medical procedures, there are no direct physical side effects associated with it.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 0 - 12 years of child age
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0 - 12 years of child age
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
DSS Investigated and Substantiated Child Maltreatment Rates
Secondary outcome measures
Child Emergency Room (ER) Presentation Rates
Child Overnight Stays in Hospital
Child Postnatal Well-Care Compliance Rates
+6 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Durham Connects EligibleExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
From January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014, all odd-birth-date residential births in Durham County, North Carolina will be randomly assigned to receive the Durham Connects nurse home visiting program.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
From January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014, all even-birth-date residential births in Durham County, North Carolina will be randomly assigned to a control group condition. These families will be assigned to receive services as usual and serve as the randomized comparison group for evaluating Durham Connects program impact.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Laura and John Arnold FoundationOTHER
12 Previous Clinical Trials
28,855 Total Patients Enrolled
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
1,963 Previous Clinical Trials
2,673,091 Total Patients Enrolled
Coalition for Evidence-Based PolicyUNKNOWN
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child was born outside the period of January 1 to June 30, 2014.My child was born between January 1, 2014, and June 30, 2014.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Durham Connects Eligible
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any available spaces left in this clinical trial?
"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is not currently taking on new participants; the initial posting occurred on January 1st 2014 and was last updated April 25th 2022. Nonetheless, there are two other studies that are actively recruiting candidates at present."
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