Natural Helpers and PCIT (NCT05400434)
The Development and Implementation of a Natural Helpers Program to Increase the Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement of Underserved Families in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a time-limited (i.e., 18 weeks) community health worker (CHW) intervention, referred to as the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) plus natural helper (NH) model, on treatment engagement, retention, and child and caregiver outcomes.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: ConnectFamilias — Miami, Florida
Age range: 2 Years to 12 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Standard Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) (BEHAVIORAL)
- Natural Helpers (NH) (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 (2 Sites)
- ConnectFamilias — Miami, Florida
- Mailman Center for Child Development — Miami, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (305) 243-0234
Email: ngarcia09@med.miami.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.