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

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05417542

This study is testing how well premature babies can hear and understand rhythm to learn more about their brain development.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages0 Days to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens)
Trial IDNCT05417542 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

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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

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Time PerceptionRhythmEEGfNIRSERPPremature NeonatesDiscriminationTime perception
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.