9 Participants Needed

Coaching Program for Developmental Delay

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Overseen ByLauren M Little, PhD
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Among young children, homelessness is an independent predictor of child developmental delay and disability, and children experiencing homelessness (CEH) are 2-4x more likely to demonstrate developmental delays compared to housed children. The purpose of this project is to evaluate an evidence-based model of caregiver coaching for CEH that screen positive for developmental delay. The investigators will also evaluate the societal costs of the program, its preliminary efficacy, and the acceptability among caregivers and shelter staff.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Lauren M Little, PhD

Principal Investigator

Rush University Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young children who are currently without a stable home and have been identified as having developmental delays. To participate, they should not be receiving more than one hour per week of early intervention services.

Inclusion Criteria

Children must be unhoused or experience housing instability and screen positive for developmental delay

Exclusion Criteria

My child does not receive more than 1 hour of early intervention weekly.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive a 12-week shelter-based caregiver coaching intervention

12 weeks
Weekly sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Caregiver coaching
Trial Overview The study is testing a coaching program designed to support caregivers of children experiencing homelessness with developmental delays. It aims to assess the cost-effectiveness, potential benefits, and how well caregivers and shelter staff receive the program.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Caregiver CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Rush University Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

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