Exercise for heart and brain health in premature children
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help children born prematurely (before 32 weeks) improve their heart health and thinking skills. It's designed for children ages 6 to 12 who are otherwise healthy and not receiving special education for attention problems.
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Who can take part
- Your child was born at or before 32 weeks of pregnancy
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child does not attend special education for attention problems
- Your child does not have color blindness or a long-term eye disease
- Your child is not taking any medicine for a mental health condition (like ADHD or anxiety)
- Your child does not have a physical injury, disability, or epilepsy that would make exercise unsafe
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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