Actively Recruiting
Natural Helpers and PCIT
Led by University of Miami · Updated on 2026-01-13
300
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
420 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
U
University of Miami
Lead Sponsor
T
The Children's Trust, Miami FL
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a time-limited (i.e., 18 weeks) community health worker (CHW) intervention, referred to as the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) plus natural helper (NH) model, on treatment engagement, retention, and child and caregiver outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Natural Helpers and PCIT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Families with children aged 2 to 12 years
- Children aged 2 to 7 years with a history of abuse, neglect, or behavior problems
- Children aged 8 to 12 years with history or risk of abuse but without clinically significant behavior problems
- Participants who agree to remain in Miami Dade County for weekly session attendance over the next 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Families with children younger than 2 years or older than 7 years with clinically significant behavior problems
- Adults unable to consent
- Prisoners
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
ConnectFamilias
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
Actively Recruiting
2
Mailman Center for Child Development
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Dainelys Garcia, PhD
CONTACT
N
Natalie Espinosa, PsyD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here