Parenting support program for Black and Latinx children

Family-Based Prevention to Promote the Social-Emotional Functioning and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Black & Latinx Children

NA · University of South Carolina · NCT06111651

This study is testing a new parenting support program to see if it helps Black and Latinx families with preschoolers improve their children's social skills and healthy habits.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages3 Years to 6 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of South Carolina (other)
Locations1 site (Columbia, South Carolina)
Trial IDNCT06111651 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a parenting intervention that combines positive parenting practices, ethnic-racial socialization, and healthy lifestyle behaviors for Black and Latinx families with preschool-aged children. The study will compare outcomes in children's social-emotional functioning and health behaviors between those receiving the intervention and a control group. Utilizing a type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation design, the research will also gather data on how well the intervention is delivered to inform future implementation efforts. The goal is to improve both child and parenting outcomes through this comprehensive approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3-6 years who identify as Black or Latinx and have a parent or caregiver willing to participate.

Not a fit: Children with cognitive or psychological conditions that limit communication or physical health conditions that restrict activity may not benefit from this intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the social-emotional well-being and healthy lifestyle choices of Black and Latinx children.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar interventions targeting parenting and health behaviors have shown promise in other studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Eligible children will:

* be between the ages of 3-6 years
* identify as Black/African American or Latinx/Hispanic
* have a parent or caregiver willing to participate in the intervention that: (a) lives in the same household as the child ≥50% of the time, (b) has primary responsibility for the child, and (c) speaks English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria:

Consistent with typical methods associated with a universal prevention approach, there are minimal exclusion criteria. Children will be excluded who:

* have a cognitive/psychological condition that limits the child's ability to communicate
* have a physical health condition that limits the child's ability to be physically active

Where this trial is running

Columbia, South Carolina

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Child Behavior, Health Behavior, parent training, randomized controlled trial, pilot study, child development, implementation trial, prevention

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.