Mouth care therapy for premature babies' feeding
Part of Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle mouth care routine called PIOMI to help very premature babies (born at 29–30 weeks) learn to feed by mouth. It’s for babies who need a feeding tube but are otherwise stable.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 29 or 30 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby is in the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital and is stable enough to join.
- Your baby uses a feeding tube because they have trouble feeding by mouth.
- Your baby is not on a breathing machine or high-flow oxygen support.
- Your baby does not have other serious health issues (like a syndrome or brain injury).
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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