Healing Tiny Minds Virtual Behavioral Program for Children Up to 5 Years Old With History of HIE or Premature Birth

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether the Abecedarian Approach, an early childhood education program, produces similar effects when delivered virtually compared to in-person settings for children aged 0 to 5 years who have a history of Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy HIE or were born prematurely. This behavioral study aims to learn if the virtual format is accepted by parents and can support cognitive development in at-risk children. Children enrolled in the study will be randomly assigned to one of three groups a standard care group receiving no intervention, a group receiving the Abecedarian Approach virtually, or a feasibility group with fewer sessions to assess parental acceptance. The intervention focuses on behavioral education delivered through virtual sessions. The study will continue for up to 60 months. Participants and their parents will be involved in attending sessions over the study period, with assessments including parent satisfaction questionnaires and tracking of session attendance. Child development will be monitored using a variety of tools such as the Bayley Assessment, Behavior Reporting Inventory of Executive Function - Preschool Version, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, Early Executive Functions Questionnaire, NIH BabyInfant and Pediatric Toolbox, and Infant Attention Task. Data will be collected at multiple time points up to 60 months to evaluate outcomes.

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