Mouth and face stimulation to help newborns feed
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle exercises and sensory stimulation of the mouth and face can help newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) learn to eat by mouth more easily. Participation may improve your baby's feeding ability and support their development.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be a newborn diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (brain injury from lack of oxygen).
- No birth defects or malformations of the face, mouth, or jaw.
- No genetic syndromes linked to developmental delays.
- No other long-term medical complications (such as chronic heart or lung conditions).
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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