Baby bouncers and carriers put to the test for infant development
NCT ID NCT04267302
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether common baby items, such as bouncers and carriers, can help healthy infants develop better. Researchers will observe 100 mothers and their full-term babies, measuring things like eye tracking, crying, smiling, and parent-child interaction. The goal is to understand how these everyday items might support early growth and bonding.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers and their infants must be healthy with no known birth complications * Infants must be born full term (at least 37 weeks gestation) * Mother must speak English * Mothers must be at least 28 weeks along in their pregnancy. Mothers with newborns who are less than 2 weeks will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who does not meet all the inclusion criteria.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33146, United States
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