Can the Language Environment Analysis Start Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? LENA Program Evaluation (NCT04905381)
Can a Scalable Parenting Program Improve Children's Readiness for School? An Evaluation of the LENA Start Program
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Alief ISD — Houston, Texas
Age range: 16 Months to 30 Months
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Usual care (BEHAVIORAL)
- LENA Star Program sessions (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Alief ISD — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (713) 348-2458
Email: sn46@rice.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.