RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04905381

Can the Language Environment Analysis Start Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? LENA Program Evaluation

Can a Scalable Parenting Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? An Evaluation of the LENA Start Program

Sponsor

William Marsh Rice University

Enrollment

600 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Language Development

Summary

The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. The purpose of the study is to learn how maternal expectations about language development influence the child's language development. Also, the study will evaluate how much the mothers believe can affect their child's language development. More specifically, the program implementation will serve as a model that other school districts can readily replicate.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 MonthsMax Age: 30 Months

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called LENA Star Program sessions and a behavioral approach called Usual care for people with language development. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 16 Months to 30 Months.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALUsual care

This arm receives usual care (control group)

BEHAVIORALLENA Star Program sessions

LENA Start is an evidence-based community program designed to engage families and help them learn how to increase conversation with their children during the first few years of life.