Improving motor and cognitive skills in very preterm infants
Efficacy of Motor and Cognitive Intervention for Infants Born Very Preterm
This study is looking at ways to help very premature babies develop better by combining motor skills training with support for their parents, so they can learn how to help their little ones thrive during their time in the NICU.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10437697 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on infants born very preterm, who are at high risk for developmental disabilities. It aims to evaluate a combined intervention that includes motor skills training and parent engagement to enhance the infant's cognitive and motor development. The approach involves randomized clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of these interventions during the critical early months of life, particularly in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting. By empowering parents to better understand and respond to their infants' needs, the study seeks to improve overall developmental outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants born very preterm, specifically those born at or before 28 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not born very preterm or those who do not exhibit developmental disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in motor and cognitive skills for infants born very preterm, potentially reducing the risk of long-term developmental disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar interventions aimed at enhancing motor skills and parent engagement in preterm infants.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dusing, Stacey Chapman — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Dusing, Stacey Chapman
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.