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
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