Fidgety Movements of Preterm Neonates Included in COSGOD III

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GRAZ · Oct 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called COSGOD III, is studying the movements of preterm babies, specifically looking at "fidgety movements" that occur between six to 20 weeks after their expected due date. Researchers want to understand how certain medical care, including a technique called Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), might help improve brain health and movement in these infants. By comparing the movements of babies who received this specialized care to those who did not, the study aims to find out if there are any differences in their short-term brain development outcomes.

To participate in this study, infants must have been part of the COSGOD III trial and undergone regular checks of their fidgety movements during the specified time frame. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and both boys and girls are eligible. Families can expect that their baby's movements will be closely observed to gather information about their development after being discharged from the hospital, which could help improve care for future preterm infants.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Preterm neonates included in the COSGOD III trial
• • Death
• • Routinely performed fidgety movement (FM) analysis between six to 20 weeks post term
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Neonates without FM analysis between six to 20 weeks post term