Calmer NICU care for very preterm babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a calmer approach in the NICU to help very preterm babies grow and develop their brains. It may be helpful if your baby needs breathing support and is in the early weeks of life.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 26 and 30 weeks (baby is very premature).
- Your baby is in the NICU and needs breathing support (on CPAP or a ventilator).
- At least one parent/caregiver can speak enough English to consent.
- Your baby does not have major birth defects or serious brain injury.
- Your baby is not dealing with an ongoing infection at the time of enrollment.
- Your baby is not having unstable blood pressure or needing medicines to support the heart/blood pressure.
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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