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

NCT07091474 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-07-29

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Typical Development

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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 surveys and semi-structured interviews are conducted to evaluate changes in knowledge and attitudes.

OTHER

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 conducted annually for typically developing infants and monthly for those identified as at risk.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Castilla-La Mancha

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
0 Months
Max Age
36 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2027-04-01
Completion
2027-09-01

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