Can a virtual program boost development in kids with HIE or premature birth?

NCT ID NCT06643598

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 38 times

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual version of the Abecedarian Approach, an early childhood education program, can help children ages 0-5 who had hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or were born very prematurely. Researchers will enroll 225 families and measure parent satisfaction, attendance, and child development through cognitive and motor assessments. The goal is to see if delivering the program online works as well as in-person sessions, especially for families in rural areas.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin Madison

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Abecedarian Approach (behavioral early education program delivered virtually)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a virtual early education program is a practical way to support development in children with brain injuries or premature birth, especially in rural areas.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage behavioral study, not a drug trial. The program may not show clear benefits, and results depend on parent participation and engagement.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain hypoxia - ischemia cerebral palsy nervous system disorder Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.