Understanding factors affecting children and adolescents in the child welfare system

Facteurs de vulnérabilité/résilience influençant Les Trajectoires développementales et Les modalités Adaptatives d'Enfants et d'Adolescents confiés à l'Aide Sociale à l'Enfance. Cohorte Primo-arrivants.

Observational University Hospital, Rouen · NCT05525962

This study looks at the mental and physical health of children and teens in the child welfare system to see how they change over two years.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 16 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Rouen Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Canteleu and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05525962 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of medico-psychological characteristics in children and adolescents placed in Child Protective Services. It will track these characteristics at the time of placement and over two years, focusing on different age groups. The study will utilize questionnaires, scales, and cognitive tests to gather data on behavior and development. The research is conducted in various locations within the Seine-Maritime and Eure regions, including nursery settings in Le Havre and Rouen.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are minors who are placed full-time in child protective services.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who are not affiliated with the social security system or do not understand French.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve the support and interventions for children and adolescents in the child welfare system.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar factors in child welfare systems, indicating potential for valuable insights, though this specific approach may be novel.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Minor adressed to child protective services
* Minor placed full time

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non affiliation to social security system
* Non accompanied minor
* Minor and/or parfents not understanding french
* Minor informed and refused participation
* Parents or tutor having refused participation of their child

Where this trial is running

Canteleu and 4 other locations

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.
Conditions Behavior, ChildChild DevelopmentChild Development DisorderAdolescent DevelopmentAdolescent BehaviorChild Mental DisorderChild Behavior DisordersAdolescent - Emotional Problem
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.