Education program for newborn parenting
Early Childhood Newborn Parenting Education Program at Primary Health Care Facilities of Pakistan: A Feasibility Study
NA · Aga Khan University · NCT06572254
This study is testing a parenting education program to help new parents in Pakistan and Afghanistan provide better care for their babies during the important first 1000 days of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kabul, Greater Kabul and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06572254 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program focuses on enhancing early childhood development during the crucial first 1000 days of life by promoting responsive caregiving among primary caregivers. It aims to implement and adapt a structured parenting education program in primary health care facilities in resource-constrained areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The program emphasizes the importance of nurturing care to foster emotional and cognitive growth in neonates, ultimately aiming to improve their long-term health and development outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are newborns born via normal delivery without underlying morbidities, and their families who are not living in extreme poverty.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this program include those with underlying health conditions or those living in ultra-poverty with a household income below 15,000.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of early childhood care and development, leading to better health and developmental outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in implementing early childhood development programs in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Normal delivery 2. No underlying morbidities of the newborn 3. Are not living in ultra-poverty less than 15000/- total household income. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Newborn or mother with underlying conditions or morbidities 2. Living under 15000 per month
Where this trial is running
Kabul, Greater Kabul and 1 other locations
- Aga Khan Health Services — Kabul, Greater Kabul, Afghanistan (COMPLETED)
- Aga Khan Health Services — Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr. Shelina Bhamani, PhD
- Email: shelina.bhamani@aku.edu
- Phone: 03355134134
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.
Conditions: Parenting, Early childhood development, Responsive caregiving