Clinical trials
Skin to Skin Contact clinical trials
Below are recruiting skin to skin contact clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 16 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06672913Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care study for premature babies
This study looks at how holding your baby skin-to-skin affects their health and development, for babies born at 32 weeks or earlier.
AnkaraAges 1 day+ - NCT06777524Recruiting
Skin-to-skin contact for healthy newborns
This trial looks at how skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby affects healthy newborns. It aims to understand possible health benefits for babies born at full-term and without complications.
Seoul, SeoulAges 1 hour–3 days - NCT07304037Enrolling by invitation
Skin-to-skin contact after birth for pain and satisfaction
This study looks at whether holding your baby skin-to-skin right after birth can help reduce your pain, improve your satisfaction with the birth, and affect your vital signs. If you had a healthy, full-term pregnancy and a vaginal birth without pain medication, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07109076Recruiting
Immediate skin contact after C-section and baby's heart rate
This study looks at how holding your baby skin-to-skin right after a planned C-section affects their heart rate patterns. It may help understand benefits for you and your newborn.
Ljubljana, LjubljanaAges birth+ - NCT05709392Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping and early skin-to-skin for early babies
This trial studies whether waiting longer before clamping the umbilical cord and starting early skin-to-skin contact can be done safely for babies born between 30 and 35 weeks by vaginal birth. It may help support breathing, circulation, and overall early newborn care.
LinköpingAges 7 months–8 months - NCT05975203Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care test for late preterm newborns
This study looks at whether doing skin-to-skin care right after birth in a “continuous” way works well for babies born a bit early (late preterm). If you’re eligible, you may be offered structured skin-to-skin time soon after a vaginal delivery, and the team will monitor how the baby and parent do.
Cologne, Northrhine-westfaliaAges Any age - NCT07422766Recruiting
Comparing blood pressure at arm vs ankle during planned cesarean
This study compares blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle versus the arm during planned cesarean delivery. It helps doctors find a reliable way to monitor your blood pressure during surgery when the arm cuff may not work well.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04380051Recruiting
Sensory touch therapy to help parents bond with very preterm babies
This study tests whether a gentle sensory “stimulation” approach can improve how parents and very preterm babies interact and support the baby’s social development. If you qualify, you and your baby would be asked to take part so researchers can see whether this early intervention helps bonding and social skills.
ReimsAges Up to 1 day - NCT05579496Recruiting
Rebooting infant pain care using skin-to-skin contact
This trial tests how skin-to-skin contact affects pain and brain activity in premature babies during a routine heel prick. It may help find better ways to manage pain for infants in the NICU.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6 months–8 months - NCT07676253Recruiting
Helichrysum cream for skin irritation in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a cream made from an herb called Helichrysum italicum (sometimes called 'curry plant') to see if it can help soothe skin irritation caused by contact with irritants. Researchers want to see if it reduces redness and discomfort in healthy volunteers.
SplitAges 18–50 - NCT07183423Recruiting
New skin barrier product vs. Vaseline for dry, irritated skin
This study tests a new skin barrier product against a standard moisturizer (petrolatum) to see which works better for mild to moderate skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, or dry skin. It may help improve your skin's barrier and reduce symptoms.
Makati City, National Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07767461Recruiting
Patches to prevent skin irritation from diabetes devices in kids
This trial tests whether special patches placed under insulin pumps or glucose monitors can prevent or reduce skin irritation (contact dermatitis) in children and teens with type 1 diabetes.
CopenhagenAges 2–18 - NCT06957444Enrolling by invitation
Allergic skin reactions and scar appearance after joint replacement
This study looks at how often patients have an allergic skin reaction to the stitches used after knee or hip replacement, and how their scar looks. If you are having a first-time replacement, you may be able to join.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18–80 - NCT05042830Recruiting
Tests how birch allergy in the nose affects allergy signals in blood
This study looks at people with a birch pollen allergy to see how exposure in the nose can change allergy-related blood signals. The results may help explain why symptoms can “boost” throughout the body after nasal allergen contact.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–60 - NCT05048862Recruiting
Brain scan and tests for neuromuscular conditions
This study compares people with neuromuscular disorders to healthy people using questionnaires and brain/neurological tests. It may help researchers understand how these conditions affect the brain and nervous system.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05013944Recruiting
Join a patient registry to support future research
This trial is a “patient registry,” which collects health information over time to help researchers plan and run future studies. It may help by contributing your experience so new treatments can be tested more effectively.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for skin to skin contact?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 16 recruiting skin to skin contact studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a skin to skin contact trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a skin to skin contact trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.