Coaching Program for Developmental Delay

Overseen By Lauren M Little, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center

Disqualifiers: Early intervention >1 hour/week

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 12 weeks

9 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

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.

Research Team

Lauren M Little, PhD

Principal Investigator

Rush University Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

Treatment Details

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.

Participant Groups

Group I: Caregiver Coaching Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

In this arm, participants receive a caregiver coaching intervention. In the intervention, a speech language pathologist offers strategies to support child development.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Rush University Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

448

Recruited

247,000+