RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

School Readiness Intervention for Preschool Children With Sickle Cell Disease

About This Trial

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.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria - Diagnosed with sickle cell disease of any genotype. - Enrolled on the institutional protocol: Sickle Cell Clinical Research Intervention Program (SCCRIP) - Age 3.5-6.5 years inclusive at the time of enrollment - English as the primary language - Research participant and one parent willing to participate and provide consent/assent according to institutional guidelines Caregiver Participants - Have a child diagnosed with SCD of any genotype between the ages of 3.5-6.5 years and enrolled in SCCRIP - English as the primary language Exclusion Criteria - Do not have a child diagnosed with SCD of any genotype between the ages of 3.5-6.5 years and enrolled in SCCRIP - Non-English speakers Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria * Diagnosed with sickle cell disease of any genotype. * Enrolled on the institutional protocol: Sickle Cell Clinical Research Intervention Program (SCCRIP) * Age 3.5-6.5 years inclusive at the time of enrollment * English as the primary language * Research participant and one parent willing to participate and provide consent/assent according to institutional guidelines Caregiver Participants * Have a child diagnosed with SCD of any genotype between the ages of 3.5-6.5 years and enrolled in SCCRIP * English as the primary language Exclusion Criteria * Do not have a child diagnosed with SCD of any genotype between the ages of 3.5-6.5 years and enrolled in SCCRIP * Non-English speakers

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

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.

BEHAVIORAL

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