New treatment option for Premature Birth
Official title A Randomized Control Trial of a Responsive Parenting Intervention to Support Healthy Brain Development and Self-regulation in Toddlers Born Preterm
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04856501
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in the Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) parenting intervention results in increased caregiver responsiveness behaviors and to test if participation in PALS results in increases in toddler skills and/or toddler neurological development.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 30
You may be able to join if
- \- Maternal age over 18-years when child was born
You likely can't join if
- presence of known/suspected congenital anomalies including chromosomal or complex congenital heart disease
- congenital infection including TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex and others),untreated maternal HIV, or maternal syphilis
- bilateral grade 3/4 intraventricular hemorrhage,intraparenchymal hemorrhage, hydrocephalus
- Cerebral palsy with Gross Motor Function Classification of III or higher
- blindness-
- deafness
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- Maternal age over 18-years when child was born
- presence of known/suspected congenital anomalies including chromosomal or complex congenital heart disease
- congenital infection including TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex and others),untreated maternal HIV, or maternal syphilis
- bilateral grade 3/4 intraventricular hemorrhage,intraparenchymal hemorrhage, hydrocephalus
- Cerebral palsy with Gross Motor Function Classification of III or higher
- blindness-
- deafness
- Current maternal drug use or maternal drug use during pregnancy
- families who reside outside the catchment area (\>1 hour drive from the Texas Medical Center)
- Child with contraindication for MRI. If the mother of the child is pregnant, thinks she might be pregnant, or has a contraindication for MRI, another relative of the child will be asked to assist with the MRIs
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 15 months to 30 months. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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