KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
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Could cuddling save tiny babies? major trial tests early kangaroo care
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether starting kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) early, before babies are stable, reduces death within 7 days in low birth weight newborns. Over 2,200 babies weighing 700-2000 grams were randomly assigned to early skin-to-skin care or standard incuba…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cuddle positions may reduce baby pain during heel prick test
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three ways of holding a newborn skin-to-skin on the mother's chest (classic, side, and reverse kangaroo positions) during a routine heel blood test. Researchers measured pain, comfort, heart rate, oxygen levels, and crying time in 63 full-term newborns. The goal…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maltepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Peer support and warmth kit boost kangaroo care for tiny babies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program to help mothers of low birth weight babies in Ghana practice kangaroo care—skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and follow-up—which is proven to save lives. 328 mothers received either standard care or extra support from trained peers and a box with wa…
Matched conditions: KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:02 UTC