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Official title The Function of Biphasic Sleep in Infants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06399939
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is designed to investigate developmental changes in naps and nap function on memory from 9 to 15 months of age. Memory is measured by a task in which the experimenter interacts with a toy and the measure of memory is whether the child imitates that action when given the toy.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 9 to 15. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 9 months at the time of enrollment
- normal birthweight (5.5 to 10 lbs) and gestational length (36-41 weeks)
- must be willing and able to return for testing in 3 and 6 months (e.g., no plans to move out of the area)
You likely can't join if
- born premature (\<36 weeks gestational age)
- receiving services due to developmental delays
- visual or motor disability
- score \<85 on cognitive and language composite scales and/or \<80 on the average of the two composites of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development...
- Infants' motor development (gross and fine motor) will also be assessed using the BSID-IV, and an adjusted cutoff of 73 will be used to exclude...
- traveling beyond 1 time zone within 2 weeks prior to testing (phone screening)
See the full eligibility criteria
- 9 months at the time of enrollment
- normal birthweight (5.5 to 10 lbs) and gestational length (36-41 weeks)
- must be willing and able to return for testing in 3 and 6 months (e.g., no plans to move out of the area)
- born premature (\<36 weeks gestational age)
- receiving services due to developmental delays
- visual or motor disability
- score \<85 on cognitive and language composite scales and/or \<80 on the average of the two composites of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development Fourth Edition (BSID-IV) administered at the first session.
- Infants' motor development (gross and fine motor) will also be assessed using the BSID-IV, and an adjusted cutoff of 73 will be used to exclude infants with significant motor delays (given the motoric nature of the...
- traveling beyond 1 time zone within 2 weeks prior to testing (phone screening)
- fever or symptoms of respiratory illness at the time of testing (phone screening)
- physical handicap that interferes with assessments (vision, hearing impairment; phone screening)
- history of neurological injury such as history of seizures, brain tumor, or stroke (phone screening) Parents/guardians of potential participants will be contacted via phone and/or email, at which time the details of the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Amherst, Massachusetts, 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, 9 months to 15 months. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.