Pediatric Parenting Support in Flint (NCT03945552)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Public health disasters have disproportionate impacts on low income communities, through pathways that add to those of poverty and associated stressors, and act over extended periods. Very young children are highly vulnerable to long-term impacts on development and mental health in the context of parenting challenges following disasters, yet frequently receive the least attention and resources. This study will test the role of universal parenting support in enhancing young children's development and mental health in Flint, Michigan following the Flint Water Crisis.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (10 items).
Location: Hurley Children's Hospital — Flint, Michigan
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Infant very low birth weight (\<1500gm)
- Infant born in non-singleton birth (twin, triplet, etc.)
- Infant has known or suspected significant genetic syndrome or malformation
- Infant has other significant medical or developmental complication or risk (e.g., known neurodevelopmental/neuromuscular disorder likely to affect development)
- Parent/legal guardian not present with infant at visit and/or unable to provide consent
- Parent/legal guardian is not English speaking
- Parent/legal guardian with known significant impairment that will be barrier to communication and participation (e.g., intellectual disability, schizophrenia)
- Parent/legal guardian has previously participated in VIP intervention with another child
- Not planning to stay in Flint area for at least 3 years
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Hurley Children's Hospital — Flint, Michigan
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, New York
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.