Infant massage for swelling and comfort in premature newborns
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle infant massage can help reduce swelling (lymphedema) and improve comfort in premature babies. Babies in the trial will receive massage therapy, and researchers will see if it helps them feel more comfortable and have less swelling.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have lymphedema (swelling from fluid buildup).
- Your baby must be medically stable and not on strong pain or sedation medicines in the last 24 hours.
- Your baby's skin must be intact, with no wounds or skin conditions that would make massage unsafe.
- Your baby must not have congenital heart disease or brain (neurological) disorders.
- Your baby only needs non-invasive breathing support (like a CPAP mask), not a breathing tube.
- Parents or guardians must sign a consent form.
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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