Can simple play help Brain-Injured babies develop?
NCT ID NCT05130528
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a sensorimotor program for infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. Eleven babies received play-based therapy sessions in the NICU and at home for the first 6 months. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and could support development.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sensorimotor intervention (play-based therapy sessions with parents)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, parent-led therapy to help babies with HIE reach developmental milestones.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 11 infants, so results may not apply to all babies. The therapy is supportive, not a cure for brain injury.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States