KANGAROO CARE
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Skin-to-Skin in the OR: a hug that helps moms heal?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether doing kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) right in the operating room after a C-section helps mothers feel more satisfied and have less pain. 158 mothers with a single, full-term baby took part. Researchers measured satisfaction, pain levels, and bab…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cuddle or feed before the prick: simple comforts may ease newborn pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether breastfeeding or kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) before a routine heel prick blood test can lower pain and increase comfort in healthy full-term newborns. Researchers randomly assigned 120 babies to one of three groups: breastfeeding, kang…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Skin-to-Skin lessons before birth may boost Mother-Baby bond
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether teaching pregnant women about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) in the third trimester improves mother-infant bonding and comfort for both mother and newborn. Forty first-time mothers between 35-38 weeks of pregnancy were given education on kangaroo c…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Yalova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lateral kangaroo care may be as safe as prone for tiny preemies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether holding very premature babies (under 28 weeks) skin-to-skin on their side (lateral) works as well as the usual tummy-down (prone) position for keeping them warm and stable. Researchers measured body temperature changes in 70 infants during their first fi…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laura Collados Gomez • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC