Evaluation of a 2-session Parent Training Programme for Caregivers of Younger Children in Zimbabwe
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · May 21, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of February 12, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
A pilot, exploratory cluster Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) with two arms will be conducted to test a two-session parent training programme for caregivers of children enrolled in early childhood development classes in Harare, Zimbabwe. The Parenting for Lifelong Health programme for Young Children together with the Mikhulu Trust Book Sharing Programme for Young Children will be adapted into a two-session version programme named Tabudirira Parent Training Intervention for Early Childhood Development.
The RCT aims to assess the following objectives:
Can the programme reduce child maltrea...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Aged 18 years and above.
- • Be a caregiver to a child enrolled in Early Childhood Development Grade A at a school in Harare Northern Central School district.
- • Live with the child for a minimum of 5 days/ week.
- • Provide informed consent before any study proceedings.
- • Exclusion Criteria
- • Aged below 18
- • A child enrolled in a school outside Harare Northern Central School District
- • Child not enrolled in Early Childhood Development Grade A
Trial Officials
Noreen Wini Dari, MSc
Principal Investigator
University of Capetown
About University Of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a leading research institution in South Africa, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and improving public health outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, UCT conducts a wide range of clinical trials aimed at addressing critical health challenges both locally and globally. The university's dedicated research teams leverage cutting-edge methodologies and ethical standards to ensure the integrity and efficacy of their studies, fostering an environment that promotes scientific excellence and enhances the understanding of various medical conditions. Through its robust partnerships with healthcare institutions and community organizations, UCT is poised to make significant contributions to the field of clinical research and the development of effective therapeutic interventions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Harare, , Zimbabwe
People applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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