Predicting eating difficulties in premature babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how premature babies react to gentle touches around their mouth to see if it can predict eating problems later. It aims to help doctors support feeding for babies born very early.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 26 and 27 weeks plus 6 days of pregnancy
- Your baby is admitted to the Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien between May 2025 and March 2026
- The medical team completes a checklist when your baby is admitted
- You agree to the study and have been informed about it
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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