Study of the Infant Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Program IBAIP at Home for Preterm Infants Born Between 25 and 32 Weeks to Support Development Through 2 Years Corrected Age

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of the Infant Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Program IBAIP on neurodevelopment in very preterm infants born before 33 weeks of gestation. These infants are more likely to experience neuromotor, behavioral, and cognitive development disorders compared to full-term infants. The study focuses on early interventions during hospitalization or after discharge to support developmental functions and improve parent-infant interactions. The IBAIP intervention is delivered by trained and certified healthcare professionals starting shortly before hospital discharge and continuing at home until the infant reaches 6 months corrected age. Sessions occur once a month at home with the parents present, aiming to tailor interactions to the childs developmental needs. Participants are assigned by center to either receive this IBAIP intervention plus standard care or standard care alone, which includes regular medical consultations and specialist follow-up as needed. Participants will be involved in monthly sessions or medical consultations during the first 6 months after discharge, with follow-up assessments at 6 months and 2 years corrected age. These include developmental evaluations using the Bayley Scales BSID-IV, parental stress questionnaires PSI, and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire ASQ. The study will measure neurodevelopment outcomes at 2 years corrected age, parental stress levels, and psychomotor development, with ongoing monitoring throughout the study duration.

Effect of the IBAIP in Preterm Infants Neurodevelopment