Music therapy for premature babies in the NICU
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial reviews studies that tested music-based treatments for premature infants in the NICU. It looks at how music affects babies' sleep and physical responses, to see if it can help them rest and recover better.
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Who can take part
- Infants were born prematurely (between 26 and 37 weeks of pregnancy).
- Infants were stable enough to be in a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit).
- The study tested a music-based treatment (like lullabies or recorded music).
- The study looked at sleep patterns or physical responses (like heart rate).
- It was a randomized controlled trial (infants were randomly assigned to music or no music).
- Full research papers were available for review.
Quick eligibility check
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