Music therapy for preterm brain development
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born very early, between 24 weeks and 30 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- Your baby is being cared for in a level III NICU at Brigham and Women's Hospital or Yale New Haven.
- Your baby is stable enough for the music therapy, as decided by the medical team.
- Your baby does not have a known major genetic or birth condition that affects development.
- Your baby does not have a severe brain injury.
- You can complete study questionnaires in English or Spanish.
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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