Promoting Motor Development in Infants and Toddlers Through Education and Early Detection

Официальное название

Little Movers: Promoting Motor Development in Early Childhood Through Educational and Therapeutic Interventions

Обзор

The "Little Movers" study promotes healthy motor development in early childhood by providing education to caregivers and professionals in the child's environment and by implementing early detection strategies for motor delays. The primary prevention component includes structured educational workshops designed for three age groups: 0-12 months, 13-24 months, and 25-36 months. These workshops focus on typical motor milestones, the importance of active play, early stimulation strategies, and how to recognize early warning signs of motor development delays. Participation impact will be measured using pre- and post-workshop surveys and semi-structured interviews with parents, caregivers, and educators. The secondary and tertiary prevention component consists of a longitudinal observational study that follows infants aged 0 to 12 months. Motor development will be assessed using validated tools, including the Standardized Infant Hand Assessment (s-HAI), the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), the Infant Motor Profile (IMP), and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3). Infants with typical development will be reassessed annually, while those at risk or showing signs of motor delay will be monitored monthly. The goal is to detect motor delays as early as possible to allow timely referral and intervention.

Вмешательства

• Поведенческое Educational Workshops for Parents and Early Educators
  A structured series of age-specific educational workshops designed for parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators of children aged 0-36 months. The workshops are organized into three cohorts (0-12 months, 13-24 months, 25-36 months) and focus on typical motor milestones, active play, early stimulation strategies, and recognition of early warning signs of motor delays. Sessions include interactive activities, discussions, and distribution of educational resources. Pre- and post-workshop s
• Другое Motor Development Assessment in Children 0-36 Months
  Comprehensive motor development assessments performed on infants aged 0-36 months using validated tools (Standardized Infant Hand Assessment \[s-HAI\], Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination \[HINE\], Infant Motor Profile \[IMP\], and Ages and Stages Questionnaire \[ASQ-3\]). These evaluations aim to collect normative data on typical early motor development and to identify early signs of motor delays or neurological conditions, enabling timely referral and intervention. Assessments are cond

Первичные конечные точки

• Change in caregiver and educator knowledge and attitudes about motor development, as assessed with a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire [Срок оценки: Immediately before and immediately after each workshop session (same day)]
• Neurological function in infants assessed by the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) [Срок оценки: Monthly assessments from 2 to 24 months of age.]
• Motor behavior in infants assessed by the Infant Motor Profile (IMP) [Срок оценки: Monthly assessments from 3 to 18 months of age]

Вторичные конечные точки (2)

• Unimanual hand function assessed by the Standardized Infant Hand Assessment (s-HAI) [Срок оценки: Monthly from 3 to 12 months of age]
• Developmental progress assessed by Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Third Edition (ASQ-3) [Срок оценки: Monthly from birth to 12 months of age]

Критерии участия

Inclusion Criteria (Workshops):

Legal guardians or primary caregivers of children aged 0 to 36 months enrolled in the participating daycare center. Early childhood educators working with children aged 0 to 36 months in the same center.

Inclusion Criteria (Observational Study):

Infants aged 0 to 12 months enrolled in the participating daycare center. Infants must not have a diagnosed neuromotor or neurological condition at the time of enrollment. Written informed consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

Критерии исключения

Children with diagnosed neurological or genetic conditions affecting motor development. Families or educators who decline participation or do not provide informed consent. Children or families not enrolled in the participating daycare center.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Модель наблюдения

Когортное

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Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07091474 · Little movers

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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