Massage therapy for newborns on breathing support
This study tests whether gentle massage can help newborns who are on nasal CPAP (a breathing support machine). If your baby is stable, born at 34 weeks or later, and started CPAP in the last 24 hours, this trial may be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born at 34 weeks or later (that's more than 8 months of pregnancy).
- Your baby must weigh at least 2000 grams (about 4.4 pounds) at birth.
- Your baby must be on nasal CPAP (a breathing machine) and enrolled within the first 24 hours of starting it.
- Your baby should have been fed at least an hour before the massage session.
- Your baby must not have any birth defects, serious health problems at birth, or have had surgery.
- You (the mother) must not have alcohol, cigarette, or drug addiction.
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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