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NCT06335524 Infant-Maternal Partnership and Cognitive Training Study for Preterm Infants

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NCT ID NCT06335524
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Condition Child Development
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 188 participants
Start Date 2024-11-01
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Week
Max Age 17 Weeks
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Finger puppetBookworm reading intervention training and routine EDI care.

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 188 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This study will test the hypothesis that in preterm infants a caregiver-implemented early developmental intervention (EDI) using finger puppets to develop joint attention and encourage interactive communication with routine EDI care including Bookworm training compared with routine EDI care including Bookworm training alone will increase the Ages and Stages Questionnaire® score at 12 months corrected age.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * inborn at UAB, delivered at less than 34 weeks' gestation, 32-39 weeks' PMA, off sedatives, and off invasive respiratory support. Exclusion Criteria: * a major malformation, a known syndrome, enrolled in a competing trial targeting neurodevelopmental outcomes as a primary outcome.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tamaryn H Garcia

✉ thgarcia@uabmc.edu

📞 2059344680

Principal Investigator

Colm P Travers

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06335524 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Week or older, up to 17 Weeks, studying Child Development. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06335524 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06335524 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at thgarcia@uabmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06335524 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06335524 clinical trial?

NCT06335524 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Colm P Travers at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 188 participants.

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