Analyzing how young brains perceive rhythm from premature neonates to infants
Multimodal Analysis of the Young Brain on Rhythm Perception: From Premature Neonates to Infants
This study is testing how well premature babies can hear and understand rhythm to learn more about their brain development.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Days to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT05417542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the ability of premature neonates, aged between 28 and 40 weeks gestational age, to perceive rhythm and time through auditory stimuli. Using advanced techniques such as High Resolution Electroencephalography (EEG) and High Density Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), researchers will analyze the cortical network responses in these infants. The goal is to understand the development of auditory perception in the early stages of brain maturation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are full-term neonates between 28 and 40 weeks gestational age.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of auditory perception development in premature infants, potentially leading to improved interventions for those at risk of developmental delays.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding brain responses to auditory stimuli in early development.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Full term neonates between 28 and 40 weeks Gestational Age Exclusion Criteria: * Neonates outside the age range
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- CHU Amiens — Amiens, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fabrice Wallois, Pr
- Email: fabrice.wallois@u-picardie.fr
- Phone: 03 22 087775
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.