An app-based program to improve resiliency in at-risk preschool children
Jump Start on the Go: Improving Resiliency and the Social-Emotional Development of At-Risk Preschool Children in Childcare Centers Using a Mobile Application
This study is testing a new app to see if it can help at-risk preschool kids feel stronger and behave better while they are in childcare.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Miami Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06374550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests the Jump Start on the Go (JS Go) app, designed to enhance resiliency and behavior support for at-risk preschool children in childcare settings. The program targets centers serving low-income families and aims to reflect the ethnic diversity of the local community. By enrolling children aged 2 to 5, the study will gather parent-reported data to assess the program's effectiveness in improving mental health wellness among participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 2 to 5 enrolled in childcare centers that serve low-income families and reflect the ethnic diversity of Miami Dade County.
Not a fit: Children who do not speak English, Spanish, or Creole will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the social-emotional development and resiliency of at-risk preschool children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with app-based interventions aimed at improving mental health and resiliency in young children, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Centers Inclusion Criteria: 1. Centers must have \>30 children ages 2-to-5 2. Center must serve low income families 3. Centers must reflect the ethnic diversity of the Miami Dade County Public School System (60% Hispanic, 20% Non-Hispanic Black, 20% Non-Hispanic White). Participants Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must speak English or Spanish or Creole 2. Parents must have a child enrolled in the childcare center that is participating in the study. 3. Children ages 2-5: Parent reported data (name, Date of Birth, behaviors) Exclusion Criteria: 1. any participants who do not speak English or Spanish or Creole.
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ruby Natale, PhD, PsyD — University of Miami
- Study coordinator: Ruby Natale, PhD, PsyD
- Email: rnatale@med.miami.edu
- Phone: 3052434617
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.