Assessing the impact of a friendship program on young children's social skills
The Early Childhood Friendship Project: Testing Key Mechanisms and the Moderating Role of Physiological Reactivity
This study is testing a friendship program for preschool kids to see if it helps them get along better with others and improves their social skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | State University of New York at Buffalo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05908461 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Early Childhood Friendship Project (ECFP), focusing on its effects on aggression, peer victimization, prosocial behavior, and social and academic competence in preschool children. The program is implemented by teachers with coaching support, and its efficacy will be assessed through various methods, including observations, academic assessments, and physiological measures. The study will involve 600 children from diverse backgrounds in the greater Buffalo region, examining how factors like executive functioning and emotion regulation may influence the program's outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are preschool children attending participating child care centers in the greater Buffalo region who are preparing to enter kindergarten.
Not a fit: Children not attending the specified child care centers or those not entering kindergarten in the fall may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance social skills and reduce aggression in young children, leading to better peer relationships and academic performance.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar interventions aimed at improving social skills in early childhood, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * A child is eligible if attending one of the participating child care centers in the greater Buffalo region of Western New York and planning to enter kindergarten in the fall. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Buffalo, New York
- University at Buffalo, SUNY — Buffalo, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jamie M Ostrov, Ph.D. — University at Buffalo, SUNY
- Study coordinator: Kristin Tymchak, M.A./A.C.
- Email: katymcha@buffalo.edu
- Phone: 716-645-0213
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.