Calmer brains in very preterm infants
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a calming approach for very premature babies in the NICU to see if it helps their brain development. If your baby is very preterm and stable, this might be an option to support their early growth.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby was born very prematurely (before 30 weeks of pregnancy).
- Your baby is currently in the NICU at BC Women's Hospital.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or serious brain injury.
- Your baby is not on medications for paralysis or heart support.
- Your baby does not have an active infection at the time of joining.
- The birthing parent did not use substances during pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study offers a counseling approach to help prevent “Vulnerable Child Syndrome” in babies born very early and cared for in the NICU. It focuses on support during the early months after birth and compares outcomes for families getting the therapy versus usual support.
This study tests a calmer approach in the NICU to help very preterm babies grow and develop their brains. It may be helpful if your baby needs breathing support and is in the early weeks of life.
This study tests if specially designed music can help premature babies' brains grow stronger and healthier. It is for very preterm infants born between 24 and 30 weeks of pregnancy.
This study looks at how babies’ brains get used to repeated sights or sounds (habituation) in both preterm and full-term infants. It may help researchers understand early brain development differences and improve care for newborns.
This study tests whether combining skin-to-skin holding with a 10-minute sound recording can help premature babies' brains develop better. If you have a baby born early (24–33 weeks), you may be able to take part.
This study checks how a type of breathing machine support affects brain health in very premature infants. It may help doctors choose safer breathing support strategies to protect the brain.
Hear when a new Premature Infant trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.