Music therapy for feeding in preterm infants
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies whether playing music at different speeds (tempos) helps preterm babies feed better. It aims to see if certain music can improve feeding skills in infants born early.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at 32 weeks or more (or is at least 32 weeks corrected age)
- Your baby was admitted to the hospital within 24 hours after birth
- Your baby had an Apgar score of 8 or more at birth (a score of health right after birth)
- Your baby passed a hearing test called brainstem auditory evoked potential, meaning their ears work normally
- Your baby does not have a serious birth defect affecting the heart, brain, intestines, or diaphragm
- Your baby does not have a major complication like bleeding in the brain, breathing failure, severe infection, or need for a breathing machine
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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