Can early therapy boost development in preterm babies?
NCT ID NCT03093337
First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested whether early psychomotor therapy after hospital discharge helps very preterm infants (born between 24 and 30 weeks) develop better by age 2. The therapy involved 20 sessions between 2 and 9 months old, focusing on movement, sensory integration, and parent-child bonding. Researchers measured development using the Bayley Scales and also looked at parenting quality and therapy acceptance.
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Locations
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CH Albi
Albi, Midi-Pyrénées, 81013, France
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CH Auch
Auch, Midi-Pyrénées, 32008, France
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CH Cahors
Cahors, Midi-Pyrénées, 46005, France
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CH Castres
Castres, Midi-Pyrénées, 81108, France
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CH Montauban
Montauban, Midi-Pyrénées, 82013, France
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CH Tarbes
Tarbes, Midi-Pyrénées, 65013, France
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CHIVA centre hospitalier du val d'Ariège
Foix, Midi-Pyrénées, 09017, France
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Clinique Ambroise Paré
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, 31082, France
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Clinique Sarrus Teinturiers
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, 31076, France
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Hôpital des enfants
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, 30159, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
psychomotor therapy sessions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a supportive therapy to improve development in very preterm infants.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 162 participants, but it is exploratory and may not show clear benefits. Results may not apply to all preterm infants.
Conditions
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