Cuddle therapy may shield preemie brains from bleeding
Prevention
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact with a parent) can lower the risk of severe brain bleeding in extremely premature newborns. About 314 babies born at 28 weeks or earlier will be randomly placed in one of three groups: kangaroo care lying on their side,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC