Scent swaps and circadian feeding may help preemies leave ventilators faster

NCT ID NCT07622459

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two simple, drug-free interventions for premature babies on breathing machines: feeding them breast milk at times that match the mother's body clock, and exposing them to the mother's scent while giving the mother the baby's scent. Researchers tracked how quickly babies could be taken off the ventilator, their weight gain, and mothers' mood. The goal is to find gentle ways to improve outcomes for fragile newborns and their families.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If the approach works, it could lead to simple, low-cost ways to help premature babies get off breathing machines sooner and support mothers' mental health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with 75 babies per group. Results may not apply to all preemies, and the interventions are behavioral, so effects may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MECHANICAL VENTILATION PREMATURITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sanliurfa Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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