Touch therapy for stress in premature babies
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests if gentle touch and massage can help reduce stress hormone levels in premature babies after medical procedures like blood draws or breathing tube placement. It may help your baby feel calmer and recover better.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has had a medical procedure that caused pain, like a heel prick or breathing tube.
- Your baby is stable enough for the study.
- Your baby does not have any birth defects or recently had surgery.
- Your baby does not have a very low birth weight or a neurological condition like seizures.
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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