Effects of a Multi-component Early Child Development Intervention in Middle- Childhood: a Follow-up Study of the RINEW Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 620
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children: 5th Edition (WISC-V)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of the RINEW multicomponent early child development intervention on child development and risk factors for poor child development in middle childhood. This study is a follow-up assessment of the children and primary caregivers enrolled in the RINEW cluster randomized controlled trial approximately 6 years following intervention completion.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
The outcome assessment team is separate from the implementation team, and are not aware of intervention components. Materials provided in the intervention (books, toys) may be visible in the participants homes, but the outcome assessment team was not aware that these are related to the intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6 Years to 9 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Child's primary caregiver was enrolled in the RINEW cluster randomized trial
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Control arm
No intervention administered
Group only arm
Participants were encouraged to attend fortnightly courtyard group meetings
Intervention: RINEW intervention (Behavioral)
Combined delivery arm
Participants were visited by community health promoters once a month in their home as well as receive encouragement to attend monthly courtyard group meetings in between the monthly home visits.
Intervention: RINEW intervention (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children: 5th Edition (WISC-V)
Time Frame: 6 years after intervention completion
The WISC-V assessment measures cognitive development and general intellectual abilities in children 6 years 0 months to 16 years 11 months of age (6:0-16:11). Higher scores represent better outcomes.
Self-regulation
Time Frame: 6 years after intervention completion
Observation of children's self-regulation during the administration of the WISC-V assessment.
Child Socioemotional Development
Time Frame: 6 years after intervention completion
Maternal-report questionnaire designed to measure psychological adjustment in children and aims to detect any emotional or behavioural problems.
Academic Achievement
Time Frame: 6 years after intervention completion
Direct assessments of children's reading and math performance
Secondary Outcomes
- Knowledge of lead(6 years after intervention completion)
- Bone Lead Levels(6 years after intervention completion)
- Caregiver Mental Health(6 years after intervention completion)
- Home Environment(6 years after intervention completion)
- School Grade Level(6 years after intervention completion)
- Presence of Improved Latrine(6 years after intervention completion)
- Presence of Handwashing Station with Soap and Water(6 years after intervention completion)