Kangaroo care vs. incubator for preterm brain bleed
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) with standard incubator care for very preterm babies (born at 28 weeks or earlier). It aims to see if kangaroo care can reduce the risk of bleeding in the brain.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 28 weeks of pregnancy or earlier.
- Your baby is less than 3 days old (72 hours).
- Your baby was born at the study hospital (not transferred from another hospital).
- You or another legal guardian is available to provide kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact).
- Your baby has not had major surgery recently, does not have a belly wall defect, and does not need to be kept still.
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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