Intervention for preschoolers' mental health and wellness

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 intervention targets mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in preschoolers aged 3-5 years from low-income backgrounds. It includes a 16-week program that combines school-based mindfulness practices, such as mindful eating and yoga, with home-based activities for caregivers to foster a supportive environment. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this multi-component approach in improving health outcomes for both children and their caregivers. By addressing disparities in mental health, the intervention seeks to promote health equity among racially and ethnically diverse preschoolers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Parental consent and child (if the child is 5 years) verbal assent received
2. Children are 3-5 years old attending a Head Start program and caregivers are the primary adult caregivers for the children
3. Caregivers are willing to use Facebook or the private program website for participation
4. Participants have at least weekly internet access using a smartphone, a tablet, or a computer

Exclusion Criteria:

1. preschoolers who have a motor disability or impairment (e.g., cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, lost or damaged limb, motor skills disorder, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida) preventing them from participating in any physical activity;
2. preschoolers who have a diagnosed medical condition (e.g., phenylketonuria, pediatric malabsorption syndrome, pollen food allergy syndrome) requiring a restrict diet and precluding them from any dietary changes particularly fruit/vegetable intake; and
3. preschoolers who have diagnosed disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder level 3) causing severe difficulty (e.g., nonverbal, cannot initiate social interaction) with communication and interaction with other people.

There will be no exclusion criterion for primary adult caregivers, as the primary focus is preschoolers and caregivers serve as a support role.

Where it's running

• Community Action Agency
  Jackson, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jiying Ling, PhD
• Email: lingjiyi@msu.edu
• Phone: 5173538591

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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.