PEAR: a short program to help parents and preschool teachers work together on ADHD behavior strategies
Iteratively developing and testing a brief, engagement focused intervention for parents and educators: Parent Education Action Response (PEAR)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO · NIH-11179470
A brief program to help parents and preschool teachers use behavior strategies together for preschool children with ADHD symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11179470 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If your preschool child shows early signs of ADHD, this project asks parents and preschool teachers to help identify what gets in the way of using behavior strategies and to co-design a short program called PEAR. First, the team will gather ideas from parents and educators using innovation tournaments to learn common barriers and solutions. Next, they will work with stakeholders to rapidly design and prototype the PEAR materials. Finally, they will pilot the program to see if it improves how families and teachers use recommended behavioral interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Parents of preschool-aged children with elevated ADHD symptoms and their child's preschool teachers or educators are the ideal participants.
Not a fit: Families of older children, those not connected to preschool settings, or those seeking only medication-based treatment may not directly benefit from this brief engagement program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, PEAR could make it easier for parents and teachers to use behavior strategies consistently so preschoolers have fewer symptoms and better classroom behavior.
How similar studies have performed: Parent- and teacher-focused behavioral programs have shown benefit for young children with ADHD, but this brief engagement-focused model is a newer approach that is less tested.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZULAUF-MCCURDY, COURTNEY ANNE — LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: ZULAUF-MCCURDY, COURTNEY ANNE
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.
Conditions: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder