Study Protocol: Cognitive, Emotional and Social Stimulation Programme for Low-SES Children. (NCT07281482)
Randomised Controlled Trial of a Cognitive, Emotional and Social Stimulation Programme for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Children.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Latin America and the Caribbean exhibit high rates of poverty and social exclusion, where a significant portion of the population faces challenges in meeting basic needs. This socioeconomic vulnerability exacerbates environmental violence and its associated consequences. Recognizing that contexts of poverty and social exclusion can adversely impact children's cognitive and emotional development, this research protocol aims to address these challenges. It proposes a cognitive and emotional stimulation program, complemented by an intervention targeting teachers and caregivers, grounded in neuroeducational principles. The overarching goal is to enhance children's cognitive and academic performance, thereby improving their long-term quality of life. Methods: A randomised controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in an experimental group compared to a control group. A sample of more than 500 children from primary schools in disadvantaged contexts in Colombia A digital stimulation programme, designed and supervised by neuropsychologists, will be implemented within the classrooms and will be complemented with educational sessions in neuroeducation for teachers and caregivers, with weekly activities for 3 months. Three evaluations will be carried out: 1) pre-intervention, 2) post-intervention and 3) follow-up. During follow-up, the control group will receive the stimulation programme. Conclusions: The researchers anticipate a positive impact on the cognitive, emotional and academic performance of these children, providing evidence and support for the long-term creation of a tested and validated cognitive and emotional stimulation programme that could be integrated into the academic curriculum of educational centres in disadvantaged contexts.
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Location: Institución Educativa la Buitrera — Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Age range: 9 Years to 12 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Cognitive and emotional stimulation (OTHER)
- Random activities (OTHER)
- Training for parents and teachers (BEHAVIORAL)
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Institución Educativa la Buitrera — Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
- Colegio Fray Luis Amigo — Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
💰 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
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