Tactile and movement therapy for premature newborns
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle touch and guided movement (tactile/kinesthetic stimulation) can help premature babies move toward safe oral feeding. It’s designed for babies who are stable after breathing support and whose care team has already decided to try feeding by mouth.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby’s breathing and other vital signs are stable
- Your baby’s first and 5-minute APGAR scores were 6 to 10
- Your baby received breathing support like a ventilator or CPAP after birth, and at least 48 hours have passed since stabilization
- There is no birth problem that would make feeding by mouth impossible
- You and your baby’s mother/guardian are willing to take part in the study, including breastfeeding if that’s part of the plan
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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