Can a 12-Week online course help babies with SMA develop better?
NCT ID NCT07547189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a 12-week online program for mothers of infants (12-36 months old) with SMA Type 1. The program aims to teach mothers how to support their baby's development and improve their own knowledge. Thirteen mothers will take part, with 10 receiving the program and 3 receiving standard care. Researchers will measure the babies' developmental progress and the mothers' understanding of child development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Online Early Intervention Program for Infants with SMA Type 1
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way for mothers to help their infants with SMA reach developmental milestones and improve their own understanding of child development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to others. The program is behavioral support, not a medical treatment, and may not change the underlying disease course.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY - Department of Child Development
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye)
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