Improving infant motor skills through tummy time and limited baby gear use
Supporting Infant Development: The Impact of a Tummy Time Intervention on Infant Development
NA · University of Tennessee · NCT05878275
This study is testing whether teaching parents about tummy time and limiting baby gear can help improve motor skills in infants.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 4 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Tennessee (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Trial ID | NCT05878275 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of an educational intervention on infant motor skill development by comparing an intervention group with a treatment as usual group. The study focuses on how factors such as tummy time, play positions, screen time, and the use of baby gear influence early motor skills in infants. It seeks to educate parents on the importance of varied positioning and limiting the use of containers that restrict movement. This pilot study will gather data to inform future larger studies on infant development.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents of infants aged 1 month or younger who are English-speaking and reside within a 30-minute drive from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Not a fit: Patients whose infants have medical conditions affecting movement or development, or who are regularly cared for by someone other than their parent, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance infant motor skill development and inform parenting practices for better developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, previous studies have indicated that educational interventions can positively influence child development outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Parent of the infant speaks and reads English 2. Individual is the parent or legal guardian of the infant. 3. Infant is 1 month of age or younger 4. Infant was carried to at least 37-weeks' gestation 5. Parent must own a cell phone will internet access and Zoom or Face Time capability 6. Parent must have a working email address. 7. Parent is over the age of 18 years 8. Family resides within a 30-min driving distance from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 9. Infant birthweight of at least 2500 g/ 5.5 pounds 10. Parental report of no know medical condition, health complication or problem since birth 11. that could have an impact on infant movement behaviors or development. 12. Parent reports that infant does not have a diagnosis of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 13. Family does not expect to move from the area within 3 years of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Infant is regularly cared for by an adult other than their parent for 20 hours or more per week.
Where this trial is running
Memphis, Tennessee
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center — Memphis, Tennessee, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne H Zachry, PhD — University of Tennessee
- Study coordinator: Anne H Zachry, PhD
- Email: azachry@uthsc.edu
- Phone: 9014963950
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.
Conditions: Prone Position, Child Development, Tummy Time, Infant Development