Improving infant motor skills through tummy time and limited baby gear use

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.