Stamford Group Family Nurture Intervention
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/24/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 31, 2018 |
| End Date: | April 1, 2020 |
| Contact: | Katherine Velez, MSW |
| Email: | kv2302@cumc.columbia.edu |
| Phone: | 6466182975 |
The purpose of this current study is to investigate the efficacy of a group model of Family
Nurture Intervention in ameliorating behavioral problems in preschool-aged children. The
behavioral, neurobiological and clinical insights gained from this project may eventually
lead to better treatment of emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders. The
investigator hypothesizes that the children who are treated with Family Nurture Intervention
(FNI), which incorporates interactive touch with vocal soothing, and family practice in
comforting, will show increased emotional connection and mother child co-regulation with
better results in the outcome measures in the short term and long term.
Nurture Intervention in ameliorating behavioral problems in preschool-aged children. The
behavioral, neurobiological and clinical insights gained from this project may eventually
lead to better treatment of emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders. The
investigator hypothesizes that the children who are treated with Family Nurture Intervention
(FNI), which incorporates interactive touch with vocal soothing, and family practice in
comforting, will show increased emotional connection and mother child co-regulation with
better results in the outcome measures in the short term and long term.
There are several early intervention programs that are available for children with emotional,
behavioral and developmental disorders, ranging from behavioral treatment and sensory
exposure therapy to pharmaceutical treatments. Although improvements in behavior have
resulted from these interventions, they are limited in numerous ways. They are usually
time-consuming, both for the child and the teacher or clinician providing the intervention.
In order to see an effect of the intervention, most children must engage in the intervention
procedure for several years. Moreover, the effects of most current intervention procedures
are minimal to moderate. Pharmaceutical prescriptions are often accompanied by undesirable
side effects that may modulate behavior, emotion, and physiological functions. The
behavioral, neurobiological, and clinical insights gained from this project may eventually
lead to better treatment of emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders.
behavioral and developmental disorders, ranging from behavioral treatment and sensory
exposure therapy to pharmaceutical treatments. Although improvements in behavior have
resulted from these interventions, they are limited in numerous ways. They are usually
time-consuming, both for the child and the teacher or clinician providing the intervention.
In order to see an effect of the intervention, most children must engage in the intervention
procedure for several years. Moreover, the effects of most current intervention procedures
are minimal to moderate. Pharmaceutical prescriptions are often accompanied by undesirable
side effects that may modulate behavior, emotion, and physiological functions. The
behavioral, neurobiological, and clinical insights gained from this project may eventually
lead to better treatment of emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Child is a singleton
- Mother can speak in English or Spanish
- Child is between the ages of 2-4 1/2 years at date of enrollment
- Mother is 18 years of age or older at the time of consent
- Child demonstrates developmental deficit as measured by the SDQ
- Child must reside with mother
Exclusion Criteria:
- The child has severe congenital anomalies or chromosomal anomalies including Downs
syndrome and Cerebral palsy
- The child has a diagnosis of Autism
We found this trial at
1
site
64 Palmer Hill Road
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Principal Investigator: Martha G Welch, MD
Phone: 646-618-2975
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