Digital platform to support child health and development in Peru

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project evaluates the effectiveness of the Afinidata platform, a digital tool designed to provide individualized parenting support to caregivers of young children in low-resource settings. By utilizing social media messengers, the platform delivers evidence-based information and promotes developmentally appropriate activities for children. The study aims to assess the reach, impact, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of this intervention across 164 communities in Peru. Primary outcomes will focus on children's overall development at age 2, while secondary outcomes will include parental engagement and various aspects of children's development.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* children residing in the study area

Exclusion Criteria:

* children with disabilities
* families planning to leave study area
* families participating in national Cuna Mas program

Where it's running

• Cayetano Heredia University
  Lima, Peru Recruiting
• Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
  Basel, Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.