Improving child health by enhancing relationships and reducing negative experiences in pediatric care
Enhancing Early Relational Health to Reduce Disparities in Child Health and Development: Addressing ACEs and Promoting PCEs through an Integrated Evidence-based Intervention in Pediatric Primary Care
This study is looking at ways to help young children grow and thrive by improving their relationships with parents and their home environment, especially for families facing challenges like poverty and racism, all while making sure these helpful strategies are easy to use during regular doctor visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914249 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving early child development by addressing the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs) within pediatric primary care settings. It aims to enhance early relational health, which includes the quality of parent-child relationships and the home environment, to mitigate disparities caused by poverty and racism. The approach involves implementing evidence-based preventive interventions that can be integrated into routine pediatric care, making it accessible to a wide population of children and families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, especially those from low-income families or communities facing racial disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not experiencing any adverse childhood experiences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved developmental outcomes for children, particularly those affected by adversity and inequities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using integrated interventions in pediatric care to address similar issues, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Canfield, Caitlin Ford — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Canfield, Caitlin Ford
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.