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Development of Preterm Infants Born During the COVID-19 Pandemic

120 participantsStarted 2026-05

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate differences in cognitive and psychomotor development among preterm infants (born before 34 weeks of gestation) delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, compared with a control group of preterm infants born at the same hospital.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm babies (\<34 weeks of gestation) born between March 2020 and December 2021 for case group). * Preterm babies (\<34 weeks of gestation) born between January 2023 to December 2024 (control group). * Babies who were admitted to the NICU of the Hospital de Sant Pau. * Babies who were followed up in External Consultations of the same hospital at least until their first year of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants ≥34 weeks or preterm born outside the periods described in the inclusion criteria. * Concurrent diagnosis of genetic pathology or major malformations. * Families who discontinued follow-up or did not attend scheduled appointments.

What they're measuring

Bayley Scales Of Infant and Toddler Development

Timeframe: All scores on this scale will be collected at the following ages for every child: - 3 months - 6 months - 12 months - 18 months - 24 months

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence

Timeframe: All scores on this scale will be collected at the following ages for every child: - 3 years old - 5 years old

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07569523

SponsorFundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2029-12

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