Online training for childcare providers on reporting child abuse
Official title: Early Childhood Practitioner's Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect-iLookOut
Run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · NCT02225301 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests an online training program for childcare providers in Pennsylvania to see if it helps them better understand and report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 35000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hershey, Pennsylvania) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2014 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02225301 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are paid or volunteer staff working at childcare facilities.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study as they are not eligible to participate.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an online learning module called iLookOut for Child Abuse, designed for early childhood professionals. It aims to improve knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. The trial includes a randomized control phase and an open-enrollment phase, where participants' knowledge and attitudes are assessed before and after the training. The program is available free of charge to childcare providers in Pennsylvania, promoting widespread access to essential training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the ability of childcare providers to recognize and report suspected child abuse, ultimately protecting vulnerable children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that educational interventions can effectively improve knowledge and attitudes regarding child abuse reporting, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Paid or volunteer staff at childcare facility Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age
Where it's running
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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD — Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Nicole Verdiglione, BS
- Email: nverdiglione@hmc.psu.edu
- Phone: 717-531-8521
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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.