Intervention for Neurodevelopmental Support in Preterm Infants Using Responsive Parenting and E-health

Launched by UMEÅ UNIVERSITY · Nov 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called INSPIRE, is designed to help very preterm infants—those born before 32 weeks of pregnancy or weighing less than 1500 grams—develop better during their early years. The study aims to see if a new digital program, which includes video interactions and guidance for parents, can improve important skills like thinking, movement, communication, and emotional health in these infants. The program will support parents in using responsive parenting techniques to nurture their child's development. Researchers will compare families participating in the INSPIRE program with those receiving standard care to see which approach works better over the first two years of the child's life.

To be eligible for the study, parents must be at least 18 years old and have a very preterm infant. Families dealing with severe mental health issues, unstable living situations, or certain medical conditions that could affect the child’s development may not be eligible. Participants can expect to join 18 sessions of support over two years, where they will receive practical advice and resources to help them care for their child. This trial is important because it seeks to reduce risks of developmental problems in high-risk babies while also supporting their parents' mental health and well-being.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • \* Infant born before 32 GV, or with birth weight under 1500 gr.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Parent(s) younger than 18 ya.
• • Chromosomal abnormalities, congenital syndromes that may affect the child's development.
• • Parents unable to understand Swedish.
• • Parents with severe mental illness or a physical medical condition requiring extensive inpatient care.
• • Families without a stable living situation, such as parental substance abuse, homelessness, or family living under threat of deportation from Sweden.
• • Families that have previously participated in the INSPIRE study or the INSPIRE pilot study.