Observational study on the health of children in protective services
Official title: PEGASE3, Experimental Program of a Standardized Health Protocol Applied to Children Who Benefited From a Child Protection Measure Before the Age of Five: Effectiveness and Efficiency
Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06805682 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the health and development of children recently placed in protective services in France to see how a special health program helps them compared to those who don’t receive it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Months to 42 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Évreux, France and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 17, 2029 |
| Study ends | February 17, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | April 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06805682 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children under 42 months old who are newly placed under the supervision of child protective services.
✕Probably not a fit
Children whose protective measures have not been confirmed by judicial or administrative decisions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the health status and developmental needs of children under the care of child protective services in France. It focuses on children who are newly placed in care and assesses their mental and physical health through standardized check-ups. The PEGASE program, funded by the French government, seeks to ensure adequate medical follow-up for these children, addressing both somatic and psychiatric needs. A control cohort will be created to compare outcomes between children receiving the PEGASE program and those who do not.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and better support for children in protective services.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on similar studies, the approach of comprehensive health monitoring for vulnerable children is promising and has shown potential in other contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Child under the supervision of child protective services, * Arriving for the first time in a participating center, * Less than 42 months old (i.e. 3 and a half years), * Non-opposition of the holders of parental authority (in the event of impossibility to obtain the non-opposition of both holders of parental authority, the non-opposition of one of them will be obtained). Exclusion Criteria: • Children whose child protection measure has not been confirmed by a judicial or administrative decision.
Where it's running
-
Maternal and Child Protection - The Eure Department
Évreux, France, France Recruiting -
Departmental institution to support - accompany - educate
Lille, France, France Recruiting -
Moselle Departmental Children's Centre
Metz, France, France Recruiting -
Maternal and Child Protection
Rouen, France, France Recruiting -
Maternal and Child Protection
Saint-Brieuc, France, France Recruiting -
Children and Family Home of the Loire
Saint-Genest-Lerpt, France, France Recruiting
Show 1 more location
-
Departmental Observatory for Child Protection
Toulon, France, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Morgane MICHEL, MD — Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Robert Debré Hospital (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris)
- Study coordinator: Morgane MICHEL, MD
- Email: morgane.michel@aphp.fr
- Phone: +33 1 57 27 89 68
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
Do electric fans help kids stay cooler during heat waves
This study tests whether using electric fans at midday helps children and young adults stay cooler and feel better when exposed to prolonged indoor heat.
-
Cognitive-Function Informed Care for Outpatient Child and Youth Mental Health
This study tests whether sharing a child’s cognitive function information with their mental health team helps improve treatment outcomes for kids and teens who are seeking outpatient mental health care.
-
How kids and young adults regulate body temperature during exercise at different ambient temperatures
This study tests how children aged 9-16 and young adults aged 20-25 handle heat during exercise at four different room temperatures.
-
VIPP-SD for Singapore: Improving Sensitive Parenting to Support Early Childhood Growth
This trial tests whether adapting a proven parenting program (VIPP-SD) for Singapore improves how parents respond to their young children and helps emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development.
-
Dog adoption and professional training program for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This program will try pairing veterans who report PTSD symptoms with a shelter dog and professional training to see if it reduces symptoms, lowers stress, and improves mental and biological health.
-
Toolkit to help therapists treat autistic teens with mental health needs
A pilot study will test a therapist-facing toolkit designed to improve how mental health care is provided to autistic teens.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.