Movement-based Intervention to Promote Positive Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants at Risk for Developmental Delay
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Infant Development
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Movement Rate
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective is to pilot test the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention to promote positive neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants at risk for developmental delay. The intervention promotes movement experience from 3 months to sitting onset.
Detailed Description
Aim: Our purpose was to assess daily leg movement rate before and after a caregiver-provided in-home intervention for infants at risk for developmental disability. We also assessed adherence and quality of caregiver-child interaction. Methods: Twelve infants, at risk for developmental disabilities, and their caregivers participated in an intervention focused on increasing leg movements. Intervention started between 3- and 6-months cor- rected age and ended once the infant was able to sit independently or at 9 months corrected age, whichever occurred first. Infants were assessed monthly.
Investigators
Beth A. Smith
Assistant Professor of Research
University of Southern California
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Infants will be 3 months of adjusted age at the first visit, +/- 10 days. Infants will be defined as at risk if they qualify for high risk infant follow up care as defined by California Children's Services.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Infants with congenital malformations of the legs will be excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Movement Rate
Time Frame: post intervention (intervention duration ranged from 2-6 months)
leg movements produced per hour of awake time, assessed using wearable sensors