Picture book reading for preterm babies and their parents
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether reading picture books to preterm infants can improve their stability, reduce parental anxiety, and strengthen parent-child bonding. It aims to provide a simple, comforting activity for families.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has moved out of the incubator as the doctor recommends.
- Your baby passed a newborn hearing test for both ears.
- You can read and understand materials written in Chinese and speak Mandarin.
- Your baby does not have any unusual shape or problems with their outer ear.
- Your baby is not receiving sedatives, hypnotics, or caffeine therapy.
- You do not have hearing or speech problems.
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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