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NCT05142826 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Investigation of Strategies to Reduce the Impact of the Relative Age Effect in Kindergarten
A NA study, sponsored by Florida International University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 62
- Enrollment target
NCT05142826 is a NA study that has completed, run by Florida International University. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants.
The verdict
NCT05142826, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Florida International University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 62 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
There is now clear evidence that children entering kindergarten, that are relatively young for the grade (e.g., born in the months immediately preceding the school entry cut-off) are at significantly more risk for receiving an ADHD diagnosis and being prescribed stimulant medication. These risks appear to be related solely to age of entry when other explanatory variables are controlled. This situation, termed the "Relative Age Effect"has potentially serious consequences for kindergarten children (e.g., greater likelihood of being prescribed psychoactive medication to control behavior). The present proposal aims to develop a teacher intervention to attenuate the impact of the relative age effect on young kindergarteners with elevated ADHD symptoms, and test the correspondence between the hypothesized mechanisms and treatment outcomes related to ADHD (e.g., symptoms, impairment). Following intervention development and refinement, 60 children entering kindergarten in the fall, and young for the grade, will be randomly assigned to (1) Kindergarten as Usual (KAU); (2) a Relative Age Effect prevention intervention administered immediately; or (3) a Relative Age Effect prevention intervention administered mid-year. In the intervention groups, teachers will be introduced to the relative age effect, receive information on how to anchor behavioral ratings in developmental norms, and implement a positive behavioral support to support growth in the child across the kindergarten school year. Primary aims will be to demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention approach as well as the ability of the team to retain young children in a longitudinal trial. Further, the hypothesized mechanisms (e.g., improved neurocognitive functioning; improved teacher use of positive behavioral supports) will be measured and correspondence to hypothesized outcomes (e.g., reduced ADHD symptoms and impairment) will be evaluated. Anticipated benefits include attenuation of any ne
Interventions
- OTHER School as Usual
- BEHAVIORAL Relative Age Effect Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 62 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-06-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05142826 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Florida International University, which has 89 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which School as Usual is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05142826 about?
NCT05142826 is a clinical study titled "Investigation of Strategies to Reduce the Impact of the Relative Age Effect in Kindergarten". There is now clear evidence that children entering kindergarten, that are relatively young for the grade (e.g., born in the months immediately preceding the school entry cut-off) are at significantly more risk for receiving an ADHD diagnosis and being prescribed stimulant medication. These risks app...
What is the current status of trial NCT05142826?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 62 participants. The study started on 2022-06-01. Estimated completion is 2025-06-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05142826?
The interventions under investigation include: School as Usual (OTHER), Relative Age Effect Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05142826?
This trial is sponsored by Florida International University, which has 89 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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