Video coaching for preemies: can a 12-week online program boost motor and cognitive skills?

NCT ID NCT07727720

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week tele-rehabilitation program, called HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity), can improve motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills in preterm infants born at or before 36 weeks and 6 days. The program involves weekly 45-minute online sessions with a therapist and parent training to support activities at home. Researchers will also measure effects on parental anxiety and goal achievement. The study aims to see if delivering this environmental enrichment-based intervention remotely is feasible and beneficial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
HEP Tele-Rehabilitation Intervention (Homeostasis-Environmental Enrichment-Plasticity approach)
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could provide a scalable, home-based early intervention to support development in preterm infants who are at risk for delays.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 16 infants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires consistent parent involvement, which may be challenging for some families.

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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    Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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