Testing the added benefits of promoting early child development during pregnancy ultrasound

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Early child development and growth; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: PACTR201808107241133
• Lead Sponsor: MRC Wits Developmental Pathways to Health Research Unit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-05
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Women aged 18 years and older
Women resident in Soweto
Women presenting before 24 weeks gestation
Singleton pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

Women younger than 18 years of age
If the referral to Chris Hani Baragwantath Hospital indicates major foetal abnormalities and/or severe maternal morbidities
Multiple pregnancies
Women not resident in Soweto
Women presenting on or after 24 weeks gestation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infant cognitive, communication, motor and social-emotional development

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infant growth - weight and length;Breastfeeding practices;Mother/father-interaction