KnowledgeNCT06273618
iLookOut Micro-learning to Improve Knowledge Retention
A study testing Micro-Learning in people with Knowledge and Attitudes, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This project investigates whether a multi-faceted strategy involving iLookOut's evidence-based Core Training plus an innovative follow-up Micro-Learning can promote knowledge retention and change behavior among early childhood professionals (ECPs) with regard to child abuse and its reporting. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Micro-Learning
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 10 Apr 2024to 31 Aug 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 years of age or older
Who cannot join
- Younger than 18 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033
About this study
Official title: iLookOut for Child Abuse: PA Microlearning to Improve Knowledge Retention
This project investigates whether a multi-faceted strategy involving iLookOut's evidence-based Core Training plus an innovative follow-up Micro-Learning can promote knowledge retention and change behavior among early childhood professionals (ECPs) with regard to child abuse and its reporting. Additionally, this study will evaluate if non-ECPs experience similar improvements and retention of knowledge and changes in behavior as do ECPs.
Read the detailed description
The primary purpose of this study is to understand the optimal timing to administer iLookOut Micro-Learning to boost ECPs waning knowledge and preparedness to protect children from abuse. Additionally, this study will conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine how interactive, gamified micro-learning promotes knowledge retention and fosters behavior change with regard to child abuse and its reporting, and to establish that implementation of this intervention is feasible.
All components of the learning module being studied are online, and will be accessed by participants through a secure website.
Once they complete the Core Training, participants who identify as ECPs will receive an email indicating which randomization arm they are in (regarding access to the advanced training) - immediate, 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months. Non-ECPs will be able to complete the advanced training as soon as they complete the Core Training. All non-ECPs will be used as a comparison group to determine if the iLookOut trainings are effective for improving and retaining knowledge, and changing behavior among Non-ECPs compared to the ECP participants.
Separate mixed-effects linear regression model will be applied to assess (1) the knowledge decay effect based on the data collected at different time-points and (2) the behavior change between the various time-points and how it is correlated to the knowledge score, after controlling for participants' baseline characteristics and work setting. In addition, the regression model will adjust effects for allocation blocks and the factors for stratification in the analysis to reduce group variability.
- Being tested
- Micro-Learning
- Keywords
- child maltreatment, suspicion of abuse, knowledge, attitudes, behavior
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Micro-LearningOther
Micro-Learning involves a series of 5-10 minute interactive, gamified learning exercises delivered to smart-phones (or computers) to reinforce and augment knowledge and promote attitudes and behavior to promote children's wellbeing.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | Active comparator | ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention immediately upon completing the Core Training. Receives: Other: Micro-Learning |
| 3-month | Active comparator | ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 3 months after upon completing the Core Training. Receives: Other: Micro-Learning |
| 6-month | Active comparator | ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 6 months after upon completing the Core Training. Receives: Other: Micro-Learning |
| 9-month | Active comparator | ECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 9 months after upon completing the Core Training. Receives: Other: Micro-Learning |
| Non-ECPs | Active comparator | Non-ECP participants Receives: Other: Micro-Learning |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in knowledge about child maltreatment and its reporting as assessed by validated iLookOut knowledge test
Validated knowledge test regarding child maltreatment and its reporting
Measured: 3 months
Change in behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting as measured by self-report questionnaire
Self-report questionnaire of behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Comparison of early childhood professionals vs. non-early childhood professionals
Comparison knowledge and behavioral outcomes for early childhood professionals vs. non-early childhood professionals
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Feb 2024
- Study start10 Apr 2024
- Primary completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for KnowledgeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Early Childhood Professionals (ECPs) will be randomized to 1 of 4 groups, which will differ in terms of when they receive access to Micro-Learning. Non-ECPs will constitute a separate group, which will receive access to Micro-Learning immediately upon completing the Core Training.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 12,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Benjamin H. Levi, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06273618
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- iLO-ML-23396
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: The investigators will make available de-identified study data for the primary and secondary outcomes for authorized research projects upon request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- iLookOut for Child Abuse: PA Microlearning to Improve Knowledge Retention
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06273618
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- iLO-ML-23396
- Keywords
- child maltreatment, suspicion of abuse, knowledge, attitudes, behavior
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 12,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This project investigates whether a multi-faceted strategy involving iLookOut's evidence-based Core Training plus an innovative follow-up Micro-Learning can promote knowledge retention and change behavior among early childhood professionals (ECPs) with regard to child abuse and its reporting. Additionally, this study will evaluate if non-ECPs experience similar improvements and retention of knowledge and changes in behavior as do ECPs.
Detailed description
The primary purpose of this study is to understand the optimal timing to administer iLookOut Micro-Learning to boost ECPs waning knowledge and preparedness to protect children from abuse. Additionally, this study will conduct a randomized controlled trial to examine how interactive, gamified micro-learning promotes knowledge retention and fosters behavior change with regard to child abuse and its reporting, and to establish that implementation of this intervention is feasible.
All components of the learning module being studied are online, and will be accessed by participants through a secure website.
Once they complete the Core Training, participants who identify as ECPs will receive an email indicating which randomization arm they are in (regarding access to the advanced training) - immediate, 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months. Non-ECPs will be able to complete the advanced training as soon as they complete the Core Training. All non-ECPs will be used as a comparison group to determine if the iLookOut trainings are effective for improving and retaining knowledge, and changing behavior among Non-ECPs compared to the ECP participants.
Separate mixed-effects linear regression model will be applied to assess (1) the knowledge decay effect based on the data collected at different time-points and (2) the behavior change between the various time-points and how it is correlated to the knowledge score, after controlling for participants' baseline characteristics and work setting. In addition, the regression model will adjust effects for allocation blocks and the factors for stratification in the analysis to reduce group variability.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 5
- Model description
- Early Childhood Professionals (ECPs) will be randomized to 1 of 4 groups, which will differ in terms of when they receive access to Micro-Learning. Non-ECPs will constitute a separate group, which will receive access to Micro-Learning immediately upon completing the Core Training.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | Active comparator | Other: Micro-LearningECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention immediately upon completing the Core Training. |
| 3-month | Active comparator | Other: Micro-LearningECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 3 months after upon completing the Core Training. |
| 6-month | Active comparator | Other: Micro-LearningECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 6 months after upon completing the Core Training. |
| 9-month | Active comparator | Other: Micro-LearningECP participants who receive access to the Micro-Learning intervention 9 months after upon completing the Core Training. |
| Non-ECPs | Active comparator | Other: Micro-LearningNon-ECP participants |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 18 years of age or older
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Younger than 18 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-LearningMicro-Learning involves a series of 5-10 minute interactive, gamified learning exercises delivered to smart-phones (or computers) to reinforce and augment knowledge and promote attitudes and behavior to promote children's wellbeing. | Other | 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, Immediate, Non-ECPs |
Primary outcome
Change in knowledge about child maltreatment and its reporting as assessed by validated iLookOut knowledge test
Time frame: 3 months
Validated knowledge test regarding child maltreatment and its reporting
Change in behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting as measured by self-report questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Self-report questionnaire of behavior regarding child maltreatment and its reporting
1 secondary outcome
Comparison of early childhood professionals vs. non-early childhood professionals
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. The investigators will make available de-identified study data for the primary and secondary outcomes for authorized research projects upon request.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Micro-Learning in people with Knowledge and Attitudes, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in knowledge about child maltreatment and its reporting as assessed by validated iLookOut knowledge test (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2026.