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Effect of early physiotherapy in children born preterm

Motor function, mental health, and quality of life in children born very preterm: A follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN12148268
Enrollment
195
Registered
2024-12-18
Start date
2020-05-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health and well-being of children born very preterm at 7 -10 years of age. Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

The study involves a clinical follow-up at 7-10 years of age with assessments of motor function, physical activity and quality of life in children born preterm and at term. The preterm-born children h

Sponsors

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children born between 24 and 32 weeks gestational age, in 2010 to 2014, having participated in a study of early intervention 2. Term born children

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Using walking aids 2. Not able to walk 20 meters independently

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Motor function is measured using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children – second edition (Movement ABC-2), the High-level Mobility Assessment Tool, the Grooved Pegboard Test and the Trail Making Test-5 at one timepoint

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Physical Activity measured using a Tri-axial accelerometer Axivity AX3 for a period of 7 days when the child was 7 to 10 years old 2. Grip strength measured using a handheld dynamometer at one timepoint when the child was 7 to 10 years old 3. Walking distance has been measured using a 2-minute walk test at one timepoint when the child was 7 to 10 years old 4. Mental health and quality of life measured using the ASEBA Child Behaviour Checklist and KIDSCREEN-27, at one timepoint when the child was between 7 to 10 years old

Countries

Norway

Contacts

Public ContactTordis Ustad
tordis.ustad@ntnu.no+47 99095103

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026