Crawling intervention for very premature infants at risk for developmental delays
Official title: Effects of Early Crawling Training Via a Mini-Skateboard on the Motor Development of Very Premature Infants at Risk For Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Run by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France · NCT06027645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new crawling method using a mini skateboard to see if it helps very premature infants improve their movement and brain development.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 39 Weeks to 42 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Paris and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 29, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 13, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT06027645 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include very premature infants born between 24-32 weeks of gestation who are at risk for developmental delays.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant medical conditions, such as bronchodysplasia or visual/auditory impairments, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of early crawling intervention using a specially designed mini skateboard, the Crawliskate, in very premature infants who are at high risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. The researchers will compare two groups of infants to determine if this method can enhance their motor and neuropsychological development. The intervention is based on previous findings that suggest crawling can significantly stimulate motor skills in typical newborns. By focusing on infants born between 24-32 weeks of gestation, the study seeks to provide a novel approach to early intervention in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve motor and cognitive development outcomes for very premature infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using crawling interventions for typical newborns, but this specific approach in very premature infants is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Term between 24-26 GA or 26-32 GA with suspected brain lesion * parental consent * family living in intervention area * good tolerance on the first crawliskate trial Exclusion Criteria: * no bronchodysplasia defined by oxygen dependency after 36 GA * no medical disease * no limb deformity * no karyotype anomaly * no visual or auditory impairment
Where it's running
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Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph
Paris, France Recruiting -
Cnrs Umr 8002
Paris, Île-de-France Region, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, Île-de-France Region, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Valérie Biran, MD, PhD — Aphp
- Study coordinator: Marianne Barbu-Roth, PhD
- Email: barburoth@gmail.com
- Phone: 00336 18 61 09 15
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.