Early Intervention Programs for Adolescent Mental Health
(SCOH-A Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study follows children into adolescence who were first randomized to intervention condition in infancy.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mary Dozier, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Delaware
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Parents participate in 10 sessions focusing on parental nurturance and sensitivity (ABC) or cognitive development (DEF)
Adolescent Assessment
Behavioral and neurobiological development assessed among adolescents aged 13-15 years
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes related to mental health and behavioral regulation
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC)
- Developmental Education for Families (DEF)
Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) is already approved in United States for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Delaware
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator