Tummy time and positioning for premature babies with head shape changes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining tummy time with special positioning can improve head shape in premature babies who have a flat or misshapen head. It might help your baby's head develop more evenly.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby has a head that looks slightly flat or uneven.
- Your baby is in the NICU or special care nursery at the study hospital.
- Your baby is stable enough to breathe without a breathing machine, or they may be on oxygen but stable.
- Your baby is not expected to go home in the next two weeks.
- Your baby does not have serious skull problems or other health conditions that could affect head shape.
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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