Comfort positions for preterm babies in the NICU
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing preterm babies in a 'hammock' or 'nesting' position helps them feel more comfortable and stable in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is for babies born between 32 and 37 weeks who are healthy enough not to need oxygen or a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby weighs at least 3.3 pounds (1500 grams).
- Your baby is at least 3 days old and has been in the NICU for more than 24 hours.
- Your baby is fed at least every 60 minutes and it has been at least 30 minutes since the last feeding.
- Your baby does not have any serious health issues like bleeding in the brain, seizures, birth defects, or breathing problems.
- Your baby does not need phototherapy (light treatment for jaundice), oxygen, or a breathing machine.
- Your baby has not had any painful procedures (like blood draws or IV placement) in the last hour.
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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