Skin-to-skin care using the Skincubator for premature babies
This trial tests whether a special bed called the Skincubator can safely allow parents to hold their premature baby skin-to-skin. It aims to see if this is a safe and feasible way to provide this comforting contact in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born very early, between 24 and 31 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby does not have a chest tube in place.
- Your baby's heart and lungs are stable enough for skin-to-skin care, as determined by the medical team.
- Your baby does not have any known genetic conditions, such as Trisomy 13, 18, or 21, or cystic fibrosis.
- Your baby is not one of a multiple birth, such as a twin or triplet.
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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