NCT03078439

Brief Summary

Epipage 2 (epidemiologic study on small-for-gestational-age children) is a nationwide study implemented to improve our knowledge of the outcome of preterm children in France. This study was launched on March 28, 2011 and includes three groups of preterm children, all born before 35 weeks: extremely preterm infants (born between 22 and 26 completed weeks of gestation), very preterm children (born between 27 and 31 completed weeks) and moderately preterm children (born between 32 and 34 completed weeks). These children are being studied from their birth up to the age of 12 years. At birth, data on maternal and infants' characteristics were collected from medical records. At one and two years, questionnaires sent to families and to physicians (at two years only) allowed to collect data about the children's life and health. At five and a half years, medical and psychological assessments are specifically implemented for the study in order to evaluate motor and cognitive disorders in this population.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
3,404

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2016

Geographic Reach
3 countries

96 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 2, 2016

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 8, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 13, 2017

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 8, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 8, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

April 15, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

November 8, 2016

Last Update Submit

April 10, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

very preterm birthdevelopmental disordershealth problemsprospective population-based cohort

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Health disorders assessed by medical exam

    According to gestational age at birth

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

  • Motor disorders assessed by medical exam

    According to gestational age at birth

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

  • Cognitive disorders assessed by psychological testing

    According to gestational age at birth

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

  • Behavioural disorders by psychological testing

    According to gestational age at birth

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Changes in medical practices collected by questionnaire

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

  • Changes in organization of care collected by questionnaire

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

  • Set up a DNA Biobank by saliva samples collection

    5 years 5 months- 5 years 11 months

Interventions

Assessment of health status and development will be performed in specific centers at 5 and a half years. This check-up includes a complete medical examination to look for visual, hearing, motor impairment and health problems, and psychological tests using standardized tools (WPPSI IV ((Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales Intelligence)) and NEPSY 2 tests) to assess cognitive development of very preterm children. A parental questionnaire will be fulfilled to investigate family's social conditions, maternal health, autism spectrum disorders (Social Communication Questionnaire), the child's quality of life and behavioral development (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire).

Eligibility Criteria

Age5 Years - 6 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Preterm children included at birth in the EPIPAGE 2 cohort or in complementary studies whose famillies agree to participate to EPIPAGE 2 follow up (4600 children) + 600 children born at term and participating to the Elfe cohort (French longitudinal study of children)

You may qualify if:

  • initially included in EPIPAGE 2 cohort or complementary studies or Elfe cohort study
  • family agreement to participate to cohort follow up
  • informed consent form signed by both parents
  • affiliated to social security system

You may not qualify if:

  • parental refusal
  • not affiliated to any social security system

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (98)

Centre Hopsitalier d'Agen

Agen, 47000, France

Location

CAMSP Albi

Albi, 82000, France

Location

CHU Amiens

Amiens, 80000, France

Location

CHU d'Angers

Angers, 49933, France

Location

CH d'Arras

Arras, 62022, France

Location

CAMSP Auch

Auch, 32000, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Côte Basque

Bayonne, 64100, France

Location

CH Beauvais

Beauvais, 40319, France

Location

CHU Jean Minjoz

Besançon, 25030, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, 33000, France

Location

CH Bourg en Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse, 01012, France

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CHU de Brest

Brest, 29609, France

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Rezo Camsp

Brioude, 43100, France

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Hopital Femme, Mère, Enfant

Bron, 69677, France

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CHU de Caen

Caen, 14000, France

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CH Cahors

Cahors, 46000, France

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CMPP de Cahors

Cahors, 46000, France

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CH de Calais

Calais, 62107, France

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CH de Carcassonne

Carcassonne, 11000, France

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CH Castres - Hôpital du pays d'Autan

Castres, 81100, France

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CH Chalon sur Saone - William Morey

Chalon-sur-Saône, 71100, France

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Réseau Eclaur

Chambéry, 73000, France

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CH Métropole Savoie

Chambéry, 73011, France

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CAMSP de Charleville Mézières

Charleville-Mézières, 08100, France

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CHU Estaing

Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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Centre Hospitalier de Colmar

Colmar, 68024, France

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CH Compiègne

Compiègne, 60200, France

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CH Alpes Leman

Contamine-sur-Arve, 74130, France

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CH Sud Francilien

Corbeil, 91106, France

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CH Creil

Creil, 60109, France

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CAMSP de Dax

Dax, 40100, France

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CHU Dijon - Hôpital du Bocage

Dijon, 21079, France

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CH de Douai

Douai, 59507, France

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CAMSP Espaly

Espaly-Saint-Marcel, 43000, France

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SCM Maison de l'enfant

Essey-lès-Nancy, 54270, France

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Hôpital d'Epinal

Épinal, 88021, France

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Hôpital de Forbach

Forbach, 57600, France

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CHU Grenoble / Réseau Naitre et Devenir

Grenoble, 38043, France

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Centre Hospitalier de Haguenau

Haguenau, 67500, France

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CH Laon

Laon, 02100, France

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CHU Le Mans

Le Mans, 72000, France

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CH de Lens

Lens, 62307, France

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Hôpital Saint Vincent de Paul - Groupement des Hôpitaux de l'Institut Catholique de Lille

Lille, 59000, France

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CHRU de Lille

Lille, 59037, France

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Hôpital Mère-Enfant de Limoges

Limoges, 87042, France

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CAMSP, CHU de Lorient

Lorient, 56100, France

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Hopital de la Croix Rousse

Lyon, 69317, France

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CHU Hôpital Nord

Marseille, 13015, France

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CHU de la Conception

Marseille, 13385, France

Location

CH de Maubeuge

Maubeuge, 59600, France

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CH Mâcon

Mâcon, 71000, France

Location

Hôpital de Mercy - CHR Metz Thionville

Metz, 57085, France

Location

CH Annecy Genevois

Metz-Tessy, 74370, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de Mont de Marsan

Mont-de-Marsan, 40024, France

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CAMSP "l'Escabelle" Montauban

Montauban, 82000, France

Location

CH Montauban

Montauban, 82000, France

Location

GHH Havre - Hôpital Jacque Monod

Montivilliers, 76290, France

Location

CHU de Montpellier

Montpellier, 34000, France

Location

CAMSP - CHU Saint-Eloi

Montpellier, 34295, France

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Centre Hospitalier de Mulhouse

Mulhouse, 68100, France

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CHRU de Nancy (Maternité)

Nancy, 54000, France

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CHRU de Nancy (Neuro-pédiatrie)

Nancy, 54000, France

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CHU de Nantes

Nantes, 44093, France

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CHU Hôpital l'Archet

Nice, 06200, France

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CHU de Nimes - Hôpital Caremeau

Nîmes, 30029, France

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CHR Orléans

Orléans, 45000, France

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Hôpital Armand Trousseau

Paris, 75012, France

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CIC Necker

Paris, 75015, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de Pau

Pau, 64000, France

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CHG de Perpignan (CAMSP)

Perpignan, 66046, France

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CAMSP de Périgueux

Périgueux, 24016, France

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CHU de Reims / CAMSP

Reims, 51100, France

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CAMSP, CHU de Rennes

Rennes, 35033, France

Location

CH Rodez - Jacques Puel

Rodez, 12027, France

Location

CH de Roubaix

Roubaix, 59100, France

Location

CHU de Rouen - Pavillon Mère et enfant

Rouen, 76000, France

Location

CAMSP de Saint Brieuc

Saint-Brieuc, 22027, France

Location

CHU Sud Réunion

Saint-Pierre, 97448, France

Location

CHU St Etienne / Réseau HELENA

Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, 42270, France

Location

CH Saint Quentin

Saint-Quentin, 02100, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Hautepierre

Strasbourg, 67200, France

Location

CH de Bigorre

Tarbes, 65000, France

Location

CAMSP Thionville

Thionville, 57100, France

Location

Hôpital Bel Air Thionville - CHR Metz Thionville

Thionville, 57100, France

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CHU de Toulouse - Hôpital des enfants

Toulouse, 31059, France

Location

Clinique Ambroise Paré

Toulouse, 31082, France

Location

CHRU de Tours -Hôpital Clocheville

Tours, 37044, France

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CAMSP de Troyes

Troyes, 10000, France

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CH Valence

Valence, 26000, France

Location

CH de Valenciennes

Valenciennes, 59322, France

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CH de Vannes

Vannes, 56000, France

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CH Villefranche sur Saone

Villefranche-sur-Saône, 69655, France

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CH Andrée Rosemon

Cayenne, French Guiana

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CH de l'Ouest Guyanais

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana

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CAMSP Basse-Terre

Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

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CHU Pointre à Pitre

Les Abymes, Guadeloupe

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CAMSP Nord-ASFA Sainte Clotilde

Saint-Denis, Reunion

Location

CHU Felix Guyon

Saint-Denis, Reunion

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Walter-Nicolet E, Marchand-Martin L, Morgan AS, Kaminski M, Benhammou V, Ancel PY, Tourneux P, Pierrat V, Durrmeyer X. Neurodevelopmental outcomes at five years in children born very preterm (24-31 weeks) exposed to opioids with or without midazolam: results from the French nationwide EPIPAGE-2 cohort study. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2025 Feb 18;52:101242. doi: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2025.101242. eCollection 2025 May.

  • Guellec I, Brunet A, Lapillonne A, Taine M, Torchin H, Favrais G, Gascoin G, Simon L, Heude B, Scherdel P, Kayem G, Delorme P, Jarreau PH, Ancel PY. Birth weight and head circumference discordance and outcome in preterms: results from the EPIPAGE-2 cohort. Arch Dis Child. 2024 May 17;109(6):503-509. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-326336.

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Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

DNA from saliva samples collected from 5 years and a half children

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Developmental Disabilities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Day
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 8, 2016

First Posted

March 13, 2017

Study Start

September 2, 2016

Primary Completion

January 8, 2018

Study Completion

January 8, 2018

Last Updated

April 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2021-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations