Baby massage may boost immunity: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07228728
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how regular skin massage affects the immune system of healthy babies up to 6 months old. Researchers will compare daily massage, twice-weekly massage, and no massage over 8 weeks to see if massage changes immune signals in the skin. The goal is to understand if massage can influence skin health and immune development in early life.
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Locations
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St. Thomas' Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom