Using Technology for Prediction and Prevention of Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly (NCT06474741) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Using Technology for Prediction and Prevention of Infant Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
56 participantsStarted 2025-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether an app-based intervention can reduce the likelihood of a torticollis diagnosis in infants. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* whether an app can successfully deliver an intervention to parents of young infants
* whether parents who learn about torticollis will increase behaviors intended to prevent torticollis compared to parents who learn about general infant development
Participants will complete a monthly survey for 6 months asking about their parenting behaviors. Researchers will compare parents who receive notifications about torticollis with parents who receive notifications about general infant development to see if increased knowledge of torticollis leads to preventive behavior.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 1 Month
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* any parent with an infant under a month old who can answer a survey in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* infant already has a diagnosis of torticollis or plagiocephaly
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
symmetry score
Timeframe: baseline and 4 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06474741
SponsorCollege of Staten Island, the City University of New York