Dad's role in Baby's sensory development under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07627126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a father's involvement in caring for his 4-6 month old baby is linked to how the baby processes sensory information like touch, sound, and sight. Researchers will ask fathers about their caregiving activities and mothers about their baby's sensory responses. The goal is to better understand the father's role in early development.
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 this study finds a link, it could highlight the importance of fathers in early childhood development and inform parenting guidance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show a relationship, not cause and effect, and results may not apply to all families.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 75 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 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.
Who is studied
The study will include healthy, full-term (37-40 weeks of gestation) infants aged 4 to 6 months.
- Ages
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4 to 6 months
- 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: * Term infants (37-40 weeks), * Infants aged 4-6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants, * Infants with congenital infections or proven genetic changes, * Infants and mothers diagnosed with metabolic, neurological, and genetic diseases, * Children whose parents did not volunteer to study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
RECRUITINGNiğde, Turkey (Türkiye)
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