Behaviours and Emotions in Preschoolers (NCT03856931) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Behaviours and Emotions in Preschoolers
Canada183 participantsStarted 2019-02-20
Plain-language summary
In this TARGet Kids! Study, we want to find out whether a short questionnaire can be used to help find out about mental health problems in preschool age children.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 4 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Child is between age 2 to 4 years.
. Parent is the primary caretaker for the child and is able to speak, read and understand English well enough to complete the forms and the PAPA interview.
. Either one or both parents (primary caretakers) are available to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
. Children with associated health conditions affecting growth (e.g. failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis);
. Children with any acute or chronic conditions except for asthma and high functioning autism;
. Children with severe developmental delay;
. Children with a gestational age of less than 32 weeks;
. Families who are not fluent in English.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at mental health, emotional problems, behavioral problems, and postpartum depression together — how do these conditions relate to each other in my child's or family's situation, and is that combination relevant to what we're experiencing?
2Since this trial has already been completed and was measuring a 'total difficulties score' in preschoolers, has the research produced any findings that might inform the care plan you'd recommend for my child right now?
3This study focused on preschool-age children — does my child fall within the age range where these findings would actually apply, and are there other current studies or programs still actively enrolling that might be a better fit?
4Because this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which often means it wasn't testing a new drug but rather a behavioral or observational approach, what kinds of interventions or supports were likely being studied, and are any of those already available to us outside of a trial?
5Given that postpartum depression was one of the conditions in this study, should we be looking at how a parent's mental health history might connect to my child's behavioral or emotional challenges, and what resources exist to address both at the same time?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.