Provider Training for ACE Discussions in Child Development
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will see if asking caregivers about their difficult childhood experiences and discussing these with doctors can help improve the health of their infants. The study focuses on caregivers of infants at a clinic serving mostly Hispanic families. The goal is to see if understanding and talking about past hardships can lead to better parenting and healthier children.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Abigail Lott, PhD, ABPP
Principal Investigator
Emory University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This study is for caregivers bringing children to specific well-child checkups (4, 6, 9, 15, or 18 months) at the MCC. Participants should be able to speak and read English or Spanish fluently. Caregivers under age 18 or previously enrolled with another child are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Caregivers undergo ACEs screening and participate in provider-led discussions during well-child visits
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in child health outcomes and caregiver resilience
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Training for ACEs and study procedures
- Training on study procedures
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Emory University
Lead Sponsor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborator