iLookOut Micro-learning to Improve Knowledge Retention

NCT06273618 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: iLO-ML-23396
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This project investigates whether a multi-faceted strategy involving iLookOut's evidence-based Core Training plus an innovative follow-up Micro-Learning can promote knowledge retention and change behavior among early childhood professionals (ECPs) with regard to child abuse and its reporting. Additionally, this study will evaluate if non-ECPs experience similar improvements and retention of knowledge and changes in behavior as do ECPs.

Conditions

Knowledge; Attitudes; Practice

Keywords

child maltreatment; suspicion of abuse; knowledge; attitudes; behavior

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in knowledge about child maltreatment and its reporting as assessed by validated iLookOut knowledge test

  Validated knowledge test regarding child maltreatment and its reporting

  3 months

• Change in behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting as measured by self-report questionnaire

  Self-report questionnaire of behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting

  3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Comparison of early childhood professionals vs. non-early childhood professionals

  6 months

Study Arms (5)

Immediate

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention immediately upon completing the Core Training.

Other: Micro-Learning

3-month

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 3 months after upon completing the Core Training.

Other: Micro-Learning

6-month

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 6 months after upon completing the Core Training.

Other: Micro-Learning

9-month

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 9 months after upon completing the Core Training.

Other: Micro-Learning

Non-ECPs

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Non-ECP participants

Other: Micro-Learning

Interventions

Micro-Learning OTHER

Micro-Learning involves a series of 5-10 minute interactive, gamified learning exercises delivered to smart-phones (or computers) to reinforce and augment knowledge and promote attitudes and behavior to promote children's wellbeing.

3-month; 6-month; 9-month; Immediate; Non-ECPs

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• years of age or older

You may not qualify if:

• Younger than 18 years of age

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Benjamin H Levi, MD PhD

CONTACT

717-531-8778; BHLevi@psu.edu

Nicole Verdiglione, MA

CONTACT

717-531-8778; nverdiglione@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: Early Childhood Professionals (ECPs) will be randomized to 1 of 4 groups, which will differ in terms of when they receive access to Micro-Learning. Non-ECPs will constitute a separate group, which will receive access to Micro-Learning immediately upon completing the Core Training.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2023
• First Posted: February 22, 2024
• Study Start: April 10, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2027
• Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

US (1)