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SAFE Early Intervention for At-Risk Infants (SAFE-EFFECT)

13 de mayo de 2026 actualizado por: Ecem Yildiz CANGUR, Gazi University

Investigation of the Effectiveness of the SAFE Early Intervention Approach on Upper Extremity Function, Fine Motor Skills, and Quality of Life in High-Risk Infants

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of the SAFE early intervention approach on upper extremity function, fine motor skills, and developmental outcomes in high-risk infants aged 3-12 months. Thirty high-risk infants admitted to the Developmental Physiotherapy and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences will be randomly assigned to either the SAFE early intervention group or the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) group.

Infants in the intervention group will receive the SAFE early intervention program for 8 weeks under the supervision of an experienced pediatric physiotherapist. The SAFE approach includes age-appropriate activities focusing on environmental enrichment, promotion of voluntary and goal-directed movements, sensory stimulation, fine motor skill development, postural control, transitional movements, and enhancement of infant-parent interaction through daily routines and home-based activities.

Infants in the control group will receive conventional Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for 8 weeks. The NDT program includes age-specific activities targeting postural control, muscle tone regulation, facilitation of motor development, hand function, balance, weight transfer, and fine motor skills.

Families will receive education regarding home-based activities and facilitation techniques specific to their infant's developmental needs. Follow-up will include home visits and weekly telephone monitoring to ensure adherence to the intervention program. Assessments will be performed before the intervention and after the 8-week intervention period by a physiotherapist blinded to group allocation.

Descripción general del estudio

Descripción detallada

This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of two different early intervention approaches in high-risk infants. The SAFE intervention program is compared with conventional Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT). Assessments include upper extremity function, fine motor development, and developmental outcomes measured at baseline and follow-up periods. The study aims to determine which intervention provides superior improvement in early motor and developmental skills.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

34

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Ubicaciones de estudio

    • Ankara
      • Ankara, Ankara, Turquía (Türkiye), 06490
        • Reclutamiento
        • Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences
        • Contacto:
        • Investigador principal:
          • Ecem Yıldız Çangur, PT, MSc

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Niño

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Infants aged between 3 and 12 months corrected age Presence of neurodevelopmental risk factors including perinatal stroke, perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, germinal matrix hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia, or prematurity at or below 37 weeks of gestation Admission to the Developmental Pediatrics and Pediatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit of Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Parent or legal guardian willing to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of any congenital anomaly Diagnosis of a genetic disorder Any orthopedic problem affecting upper extremity function Families unable to communicate in Turki

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Tratamiento
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Único

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: SAFE EARLY İNTERVENTION group
SAFE-based early intervention for high-risk infants: The SAFE early intervention approach will be implemented to improve proximal stabilisation in high-risk infants aged between 3 and 12 months.
Structured early intervention program designed for high-risk infants focusing on upper extremity function, fine motor development, and neurodevelopmental outcomes during 8 weeks, 5 days/week
Comparador activo: NDT TREATMENT GROUP
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT): The NDT approach, which aims to develop fine motor skills in high-risk infants aged between 3 and 12 months, will be implemented
Conventional neurodevelopmental treatment approach focusing on postural control, motor development, and functional movement patterns during 8 weeks, 5days/week

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
he Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI) will be used to evaluate upper extremity and hand function in high-risk infants through observational video analysis. The assessment includes reaching, grasping, object manipulation, bilateral hand use, and spontaneous hand movements during structured play activities.
Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-2)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales - Second Edition (PDMS-2) will be used to assess gross and fine motor development in high-risk infants aged 3-12 months. The assessment includes reflexes, stationary skills, locomotion, object manipulation, grasping, and visual-motor integration. Higher scores indicate better motor performance and developmental function.
Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) will be used to evaluate parent-perceived performance and satisfaction related to the infant's functional goals. Parents will identify important activity-related goals and rate performance and satisfaction using a 10-point scale. Higher scores indicate better occupational performance and greater parental satisfaction.
Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
PedsQL™ Infant Quality of Life Scale (1-12 Months)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
The PedsQL™ Infant Quality of Life Scale will be used to assess health-related quality of life in infants based on parent report. The scale evaluates physical functioning, emotional status, social interaction, and general well-being. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

16 de febrero de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

16 de junio de 2026

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

16 de julio de 2026

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

13 de mayo de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

13 de mayo de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

19 de mayo de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

19 de mayo de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

13 de mayo de 2026

Última verificación

1 de mayo de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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