Early speech and face skills in premature babies
Part of Brain & nervous system, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows the early communication skills of very premature babies. It looks at how they learn to match sounds with faces, which helps with speech development.
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Who can take part
- Born before 34 weeks of pregnancy and currently less than 4 months old
- At least one parent is a native French speaker
- Parent or legal guardian has signed a consent form
- No severe eye problems (like advanced retinopathy)
- No severe brain damage (major bleeding or cysts in the brain)
- Pass a hearing test showing normal hearing
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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