Massage and singing: which helps preemies develop better?
NCT ID NCT07261046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two early interventions for premature infants: ATVV (a combination of massage, talking, eye contact, and gentle rocking) versus parents singing softly. Researchers will enroll 90 babies born between 30-34 weeks and track their motor and cognitive skills at 6 months. The goal is to see which approach better supports healthy development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ATVV (Auditory, Tactile, Visual and Vestibular stimulation) and parental singing
- What this could lead to
- If ATVV works better than singing, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve motor and cognitive development in premature babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 infants, so results may not apply to all preemies. The benefits might be small or not last long-term.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinique Bouchard
Marseille, France
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Hopital Saint-Joseph
Marseille, France
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