Baby jumpsuit could spot developmental delays in remote areas

NCT ID NCT05782673

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a wearable jumpsuit called MAIJU that measures how babies move at home. Researchers will track about 100 infants in rural Malawi from 6 to 18 months old, comparing their motor development with later neurodevelopmental outcomes. The goal is to see if this simple device can reliably assess motor skills in low-income settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MAIJU jumpsuit (wearable device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, home-based tool to track infant motor development in low-resource settings, helping identify delays early.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study with only 100 infants, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not work well in all rural conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

BABA, Clinical Trial Unit, New Children's Hospital

Helsinki, Finland
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Blantyre, 3, Malawi
Lungwena Health Center

Mangochi, Mangochi district, Malawi
University of Helsinki

Helsinki, 00250, Finland

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