Home-based intervention to reduce behavior problems in infants from high-risk families
Preventive Intervention for Behavior Problems in Infants from High-Risk Families
This study is testing a home-based program to help parents of infants who are facing tough challenges, aiming to reduce behavior problems in their little ones and improve their emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10829893 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a home-based intervention designed to help reduce behavior problems in infants from families that face significant challenges. By focusing on early intervention during infancy, the study aims to lessen the burden on families and improve outcomes for children at risk of developing behavioral issues. The approach includes training parents to modify their behavior, which is expected to positively influence their child's behavior and emotional regulation. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 288 participants to assess the effectiveness of this intervention compared to standard pediatric care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants aged 0-11 years from economically disadvantaged or underrepresented minority families who are at risk for behavior problems.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infants or those from families that do not face significant socioeconomic or behavioral challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved behavioral outcomes for infants from high-risk families, potentially reducing long-term negative impacts on their development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for similar home-based interventions, indicating potential for success in this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Florida International University — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bagner, Daniel Marc — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Bagner, Daniel Marc
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.