| NCT ID | NCT07147673 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Preterm and Term Infants |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-09-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2022-09-26 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the neural mechanisms involved in the development of reach-to-grasp function in infants. Reaching and grasping are crucial motor skills that develop early in infancy and are essential for later motor and cognitive milestones. Understanding how these skills emerge and the underlying neural processes can provide valuable insights into both typical and atypical development. The study will focus on infants aged 3 to 9 months, a critical period for the development of reach-to-grasp skills. A total of 100 infants will be recruited, including 50 full-term infants and 50 preterm infants (born \<36 weeks gestational age). Reach-to-grasp function will be evaluated through a cross-sectional assessment at a single time point. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) will be used as the brain imaging technique to measure brain activity during the reach-to-grasp task. The use of fNIRS will allow for a non-invasive assessment of neural activity in real time, providing insights into the brain mechanisms supporting the development of motor skills. The findings may offer important information about the neural basis of motor development in infancy, particularly in the context of preterm birth.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 3-9 months old * can tolerate the fNIRS cap * performs at least 2 grapsing attempts with one hand within one minute when prompting the hand with a toy Exclusion Criteria: * history of periferal neurological lesion such as plexus brachialis lesion * presence of epilepsia, congenital brain malformation, * no informed consent * severe visual impairments * syndromal or genetical diseases resulting into developmental delay
Contact & Investigator
Nele De Bruyn, Phd
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Ghent
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07147673 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Months or older, up to 9 Months, studying Preterm and Term Infants. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07147673 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07147673 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nele.debruyn@ugent.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07147673 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ghent, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07147673 clinical trial?
NCT07147673 is sponsored by University Ghent. The principal investigator is Nele De Bruyn, Phd at University Ghent. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.