Therapeutic touch for stable premature infants in the NICU
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if gentle therapeutic touch helps stable premature babies in the NICU. It may promote comfort and well-being for infants born between 28 and 37 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 28 and 37 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby weighs at least 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds) at birth
- Your baby has finished a feeding before the study session
- Your baby is in a Level 1 or Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Your baby is stable and does not have serious health issues like heart disease, infections, or breathing support
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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