A remote early-intervention program may boost development in preterm infants — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07727733
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a child-centered, family-based early intervention program called HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) can improve motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills when delivered via tele-rehabilitation to preterm infants at developmental risk. The study enrolls infants born at or before 36 weeks and 6 days of gestation, with a corrected age between 4 and 12 months. Families participate from home, and the program is grounded in theories of environmental enrichment and neuroplasticity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a child-centered, family-based early intervention program called HEP (Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity) delivered via tele-rehabilitation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based way to support the development of 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 program requires active family participation, which may be challenging for some.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sense On , Istanbul, Beykoz 34810
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)