Kangaroo care for sleep and growth in premature babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) helps regulate premature babies' sleep-wake cycles, growth, and health. It may be a good fit for stable preterm infants who don't need intensive medical support and can eat on a regular schedule.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 weeks and 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby weighed more than 1000 grams (about 2.2 pounds) at birth.
- Your baby had a good health score (Apgar above 7) at 5 minutes after birth.
- Your baby is able to eat every 2 to 3 hours.
- Your baby does not need a breathing machine and has not had surgery.
- Your baby does not have serious brain, heart, or infection problems, and is not taking sleep-affecting medications.
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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