Gentle osteopathic care for newborns in the NICU
This study tests a gentle, hands-on osteopathic approach for newborns in the NICU. It aims to see if this type of care helps babies feel better and recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be a newborn currently staying in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- You (as parent or guardian) must sign a consent form agreeing to the treatment.
- Your baby must not have had surgery before or during this hospital stay.
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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