Touch therapy for stress in preterm babies
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at whether gentle touch therapy and soft tissue massage can help reduce stress in preterm babies. It measures stress by checking cortisol levels, which is a hormone released during stress. If your baby was born early (28-36 weeks) and has had a minor procedure, this might be an option to help them feel more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has had a procedure that might cause pain, such as a heel prick or blood draw.
- Your baby is stable and not critically ill.
- Your baby has not had surgery recently.
- Your baby does not have seizures or other neurological conditions, birth defects, or extremely low birth weight.
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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