Does who raises a child shape their brain and sleep? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07511465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at 135 preschool children aged 3 to 6 to see if being raised by relatives, caregivers, or in daycare affects their development, sensory processing, and sleep. Researchers will use standard tests to measure these areas and compare results across different caregiving models. The goal is to understand how caregiving environments may relate to child health and well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify which caregiving models best support healthy development and sleep in young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children or caregiving situations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
Preschool children aged 3 to 6 years living in Istanbul and raised under different caregiving models, including first-degree relatives, second-degree relatives, paid caregivers, or daycare-based care. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis through social media announcements, and eligible families will attend face-to-face assessment sessions at Fenerbahçe University.
- Ages
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3 to 6 years
- 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: * Preschool children aged 3 to 6 years * Child has been raised within the same primary caregiving model for at least the past 6 months * Parent or legal guardian is willing to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent * Child and caregiver are able to understand Turkish and follow the study instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Previously diagnosed neurological, developmental, or psychiatric disorder (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental delay) * Currently receiving treatment or therapy for sensory processing problems, sleep problems, or developmental difficulties * Parent or legal guardian provides incomplete or incorrect study forms * Child is unable to cooperate with or complete the assessment procedures
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fenerbahçe University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)
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