Improving mental health in young children through dialogue in kindergartens

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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dialogue Based Early Detection (DBED) method in preventing mental health issues among kindergarten children. It will compare mental health outcomes between children in kindergartens using DBED and those in traditional settings. The study will also assess how well DBED identifies children at risk for mental health problems and its impact on initiating early interventions. Additionally, the acceptance and sustainability of DBED in regular kindergarten environments will be examined.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Attendance in kindergarten
* Inclusion during the first half-year of the third last year in kindergarten

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parents don't communicate in Norwegian or English

Where it's running

• Haukeland University Hospital
  Bergen, Norway Recruiting
• Eventus Barnehage AS
  Bergen, Norway Recruiting
• Øygarden municipality
  Straume, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ingvar Bjelland, PhD — Haukeland University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ingvar Bjelland, PhD
• Email: ingvar.bjelland@helse-bergen.no
• Phone: +47 909 55 893

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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.