Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months

This study examines how early motor behavior in infants relates to their later psychomotor development. Researchers will observe both preterm and full-term infants during the first months of life, using video-based assessments to evaluate spontaneous movements and early postural control. These early motor patterns will be scored with the Motor Optimality Score - Revised (MOS-R). When the children reach 18 and 36 months of age, their development in areas such as motor skills, communication, sensory processing, and social behavior will be evaluated through a caregiver-completed questionnaire. The purpose of the study is to determine whether early motor quality can predict later developmental outcomes, whether preterm and full-term infants with similar motor scores develop differently, and whether early therapy may improve outcomes for infants with low MOS-R results.

NCT Number	NCT07296003
Lead Sponsor	Masaryk University
Conditions	Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, Infant, Premature Development, Infant, Term Development, Postural Balance
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2024-04-19
Primary Completion	2026-07-28 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-06