Understanding how premature infants process sounds
Neural Signatures of Processing the Temporal Features of Auditory Events: From Preterm Infancy to Adulthood
NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT04270734
This study is testing how premature babies hear and respond to sounds to better understand their brain development and any risks they might face.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Days to 1 Day |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT04270734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how premature neonates, specifically those between 25 and 36 weeks gestational age, respond to auditory stimuli using advanced techniques like High Resolution Electroencephalography (EEG) and High Density Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). By analyzing the cortical network responses, the research aims to uncover the developmental status and functionality of neuronal networks in these infants. The findings could provide insights into the neurodevelopmental risks associated with prematurity and the establishment of appropriate responses to auditory events.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are full-term neonates born between 25 and 36 weeks gestational age.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified gestational age range will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of auditory processing in premature infants, potentially leading to improved interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored auditory processing in neonates, this specific approach using EEG and fNIRS in premature infants is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * full term neonates between 25 and 36 weeks gestational age Exclusion Criteria: * Neonates outside the age range
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- CHU Amiens — Amiens, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ghilda Ghostine, MD — CHU Amiens
- Study coordinator: Fabrice Wallois, Pr
- Email: fabrice.wallois@u-picardie.fr
- Phone: (33)322087775
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: Time Perception, EEG, Premature Neonates, Discrimination, time perception, rhythm, fNIRS, ERP