Physical therapy for very premature babies in the NICU
This study tests whether immersive physical therapy (special hands-on activities) helps babies born very early (before 29 weeks) grow and develop better while in the NICU. It may help your baby's movement and strength.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 29 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby must be born at UNC's Newborn Critical Care Center or arrive there within 48 hours of birth.
- If your baby is in the immersive physical therapy group, they must stay at certain UNC Hospital locations until at least 34 weeks after your last period.
- Your baby cannot have a genetic condition, a brain or nerve problem, or a muscle or bone problem that was present at birth.
- You must be the baby's biological mother, at least 18 years old, and able to understand English or Spanish.
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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