Massage for stable preterm babies on breathing support
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether gentle massage can help preterm babies who are on a breathing support machine (NCPAP). It may improve their comfort and health. The study only includes stable babies born after 32 weeks or weighing more than 1500 grams.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born after 32 weeks of pregnancy (or weighed more than 1500 grams at birth)
- Your baby is currently on breathing support called NCPAP for at least one day
- Your baby is being fed through a tube into the stomach or through an IV
- Your baby does not have a serious gut infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) or sepsis
- Your baby does not have a skin disease and is not receiving sedation
- Your baby has not had any surgery on the belly, brain, spine, or heart
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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