Does music tempo help preterm babies feed better?
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music at different speeds (tempos) can help premature babies feed better. It may help your baby learn to eat more easily and leave the hospital sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is premature but at least 32 weeks along (either by birth date or adjusted age).
- Your baby was admitted to the hospital within 24 hours of being born.
- Your baby had a good health score (Apgar score of 8 or above) at birth.
- Your baby's hearing is normal (confirmed by a hearing test).
- Your baby does not have serious health issues like heart defects, brain problems, breathing failure, or severe infections, and does not need a ventilator.
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