NCT00339365

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Promoting First Relationships (PFR) program versus an Early Education Support (EES) program in promoting infant well-being, preventing emotional and behavioral problems, countering developmental delay, and reducing placement instability in young foster care children.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
236

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2007

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 19, 2006

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 21, 2006

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2007

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2011

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

May 17, 2012

Status Verified

May 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

3.8 years

First QC Date

June 19, 2006

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

InfantsToddlersAttachmentMaltreatmentFoster Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Toddler Attachment Sort-45

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

  • Nursing Child Assessment Satellite Training (NCAST) Teaching Scale

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

  • Indicator of Parent-Child Interaction (IPCI)

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

  • Brief Infant-Toddler Social Emotional Assessment

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

  • Bayley Scales of Infant Development, 3rd Edition Screening Test

    Measured at baseline and Month 6 post-treatment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Parenting Stress Index/Short Form

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

    Measured at Months 1, 6, and 12 post-treatment

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

Promoting first relationships group

Behavioral: Promoting First Relationships Program

2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Early education support group

Behavioral: Early Education Support Program

Interventions

Participants assigned to PFR will receive ten weekly home visits that will focus on promoting the development of a secure attachment between foster parents and infants.

Also known as: PFR
1

EES will consist of three monthly home visits, during which infants will be assessed and referred for additional care if necessary. EES participants will not receive any training.

Also known as: EES
2

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Months - 24 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Transitioned into foster care, currently within foster care, or from foster care in past three months prior to study entry in Pierce County, WA
  • Primary caregiver is foster care provider, kin caregiver, or biological parent

You may not qualify if:

  • Foster care provider is not English-speaking

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98195-7920, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Child Behavior DisordersReactive Attachment Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Susan J. Spieker, PhD

    University of Washington

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 19, 2006

First Posted

June 21, 2006

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Primary Completion

January 1, 2011

Study Completion

July 1, 2011

Last Updated

May 17, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-05

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