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School Readiness Intervention for Preschool Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
The study participant is being asked to take part in this clinical trial, a type of research study, because the participant is a young child with sickle cell disease or the caregiver of a child with sickle cell disease. This study is being done to test a school readiness program for children with sickle cell disease (ages 3.5-6,5 years old). Primary Objective Assess feasibility and acceptability of an adapted school readiness intervention among preschool children (ages 3.5-6.5) diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Secondary Objectives Objective 1: Measure preliminary efficacy of the adapted school readiness intervention compared to routine care among preschool children ages (3.5-6.5) diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Objective 2: Examine implementation factors (i.e., barriers and facilitators) during post-intervention.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
42 Months - 78 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-03-31
Completion Date
2028-10
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
The adapted Kids in Transition to School Intervention
An intensive, school readiness intervention designed to improve preschoolers' social skills, early literacy, numeracy, and self-regulation skills at high risk for academic difficulties. The intervention is delivered virtually over 8 weeks with caregivers and intentionally occurs over the summer when there is a gap in preschool services.
Standard school resources
Information about local preschool programs and age appropriate books for children will be provided.
Locations (1)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, United States