Improving parent and child outcomes through play
The Feasibility of the Promoting Health Through Play Opportunities Program in Improving Parent and Child Outcomes for Underserved Families.
This study is testing a program that helps parents and their children play together better to see if it improves the child's development and makes parents feel more satisfied.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yeshiva University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06781840 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project assesses the feasibility of an intervention program that includes online group sessions for parents and guided play sessions with their children and occupational therapy students or therapists. The program aims to enhance children's development by promoting playful interactions between parents and children. It evaluates improvements in parent support of child playfulness, child playfulness behavior, psychological adjustment of the child, and parent satisfaction through various assessments. The intervention is designed to empower parents as change agents in their child's life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parent-child dyads enrolled in Head Start programs in the New York area, with children aged 3 to 5 years.
Not a fit: Parents with sensory deficits or psychiatric disorders that hinder participation in group interventions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance child development and strengthen parent-child relationships through improved play interactions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-child intervention approaches, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in Head Start pre-school program within New York greater area * Parent-child dyads * Child must be 3 to 5 years old, with/without delay or disability. * If a parent has more than one child in this age range, the oldest of them will be recruited for the study * Parent IS committed to attending pre-and-posttest as well as online group sessions * Parent has access to a device other than a phone (tablet, iPad, laptop) and has stable internet connection to be able to participate in the online group and dyadic session * For the English-speaking group, parent must be fluent in English * For the Spanish speaking group, parent must be fluent in the Spanish language. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents with a sensory deficit (e.g., hearing or vision impairment) that will affect their ability to participate in an online group program * Parents with psychiatric or behavioral disorders that affect their ability to participate in a group-based intervention
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Head Start — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clinical Professor, Director of Scholarship and Research
- Email: amiya.waldmanlevi@yu.edu
- Phone: 646.592.4765
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.