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The Effect of Physical Therapy Intervention on Motor Performance in Bhutanese Preterm Infants

Bhutan28 participantsStarted 2023-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to assess if physical therapy intervention works well to improve motor performance in Bhutanese preterm infants.The main question the study aims to answer is: Will physical therapy intervention improve the motor performance of preterm infants at 3 months of corrected age when compared to the preterm infants receiving standard care of parental education? In this study the motor performance of the preterm infants receiving physical therapy intervention and standard care will be compared.

Who can participate

Age range

28 Weeks – 34 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants born between 28 -34 weeks of gestation * Medically stable and off ventilator at the time of discharge from the hospital * Parents who consent to come for follow up Exclusion Criteria: * Cortical blindness or retinopathy of prematurity causing blindness * Musculoskeletal/congenital abnormalities * Brain injuries including intra-ventricular hemorrhage (grade 3 and above), hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and hydrocephalus * Genetic syndrome * Family who do not consent * Parent with physical and psychological problems * Infants with medical devices such as NG tube and gastrostomy * Infants who have undergone major surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Compare the motor performance using Test for Infant Motor Performance(TIMP)

Timeframe: 40 weeks, 1, 2, and 3 months of corrected age

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06109350

SponsorJDWNRH

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06

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