New screening program could help preterm kids thrive
NCT ID NCT07391527
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 210 five-year-old children who were born prematurely (before 37 weeks). The goal is to test a new screening method that checks for vision, speech, motor, and lung issues. If problems are found, children are referred to specialists. The aim is to create a national program to catch developmental delays early and improve outcomes for preterm children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a national screening program to catch developmental problems early in children born prematurely, potentially improving their health and development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a pilot study with only 210 participants, so results may not apply to all preterm children. The study focuses on detection, not treatment, so benefits depend on follow-up care.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for 5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN BORN PREMATURELY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
County Hospital Liberec
RECRUITINGLiberec, Czech Republic, Czechia
-
General University Hospital
RECRUITINGPrague, Czech Republic, Czechia
-
Hospital Havlíčkův Brod
RECRUITINGHavlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic, Czechia
-
České Budějovice Hospital
RECRUITINGČeské Budějovice, Czech Republic, Czechia