Search / Trial NCT00000382

Preventing Child Abuse in Infants

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Child Abuse Female Human Infant Male Caregivers Patient Education Psychotherapy Child Abuse *Prevention & Control

Description

To evaluate the relative effectiveness of 2 theoretically-informed approaches to preventing the adverse sequelae of maltreatment in infants: Psychoeducational Home Visitation (PHV) and Infant-Parent Psychotherapy (IPP). Non-maltreated infants and their mothers serve as a comparison. Maltreated infants and their mothers are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 types of intervention for 12 months: 1) Services routinely available in the community when a family is reported for child maltreatment (Child Protective Services, CPS); 2) CPS involvement plus weekly PHV; 3) CPS involvement plus weekly IPP. In...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • -
  • Participants must have:
  • Infants that have been maltreated by their biological caregiver during their first year of life and who continue to reside with their maternal caregiver. (Non-maltreated infants and their mothers will also be enrolled.)

About University Of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice, the university fosters a collaborative environment that integrates cutting-edge scientific inquiry with practical applications in healthcare. With a focus on diverse therapeutic areas, the University of Rochester aims to enhance treatment options and outcomes for patients while contributing to the broader scientific community through rigorous study design and ethical standards in clinical research.

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