The Effect of the Movement Imitation Therapy in Preterm (MIT-PB) in Motor Behavior's Quality.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age22-32
SponsorInstitut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta

About this trial

This study aims to assess the effect of a parent-administered intervention program based on MIT-PB in preterm with abnormal general movements during the preterm period. We will describe the short and long-term differences between infants exposed to MIT-PB and infants who follow current standard care.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Preterm infants born before 32w GA and less than 1500g weight.

Infants who show Abnormal General Movements (CS-PR pattern) at 34-36w postmenstrual age (PMA).

Families able to understand/speak Catalan, Spanish or English.

Families willing to participate who have the informed consent

Disqualifiers

Infants with congenital abnormalities and/or genetic disorders

Infants with invasive ventilation or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) at 36 weeks PMA.

Infants with Normal General Movements at 34-36 w PMA.

Families not willing to participate.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MIT-PB, movement imitation therapy for preterm.

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta

Lead sponsor

Hospital Sant Joan de Deu

Collaborator

Hospital Parc Taulí (Sabadell, Barcelona)

Collaborator