Can a smartphone app help preterm babies develop better?
NCT ID NCT06965842
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a video-based, parent-led developmental training program is feasible for preterm infants with brain injury. Twelve families will use a video platform (Zoom) for twice-weekly sessions at home, guided remotely by a therapist. The goal is to see if parents can follow the program and if it is safe and practical, not yet to measure long-term benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- parent-centered developmental training via video conferencing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based early intervention model for preterm infants with brain injury, potentially improving developmental outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small (12 participants), early feasibility study. It is designed to test if the approach works, not to prove it improves health. Results may not apply to all preterm infants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Jongno-gu, 03080, South Korea
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