Music therapy for newborns in the NICU with withdrawal symptoms
Part of Genetic & congenital, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether music therapy can help infants who are born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (withdrawal symptoms after birth). It may support comfort, bonding, or overall newborn well-being while they’re in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- Baby is admitted to the NICU right after birth (immediately postpartum)
- Baby was born at 28 weeks or later (not premature beyond 28 weeks)
- Baby does not have a known hearing problem
- Baby does not have Down syndrome (a developmental disability) or fetal alcohol syndrome
- A NICU nurse or neonatologist says the baby is medically okay to take part
- A parent or legal guardian can consent and complete the postpartum bonding questionnaire
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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