New bassinet aims to make Skin-to-Skin contact safer for newborns

NCT ID NCT06533449

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a special bassinet designed to keep mother and baby together safely after birth. 160 new mothers used either the new Couplet Care bassinet or a standard one. Researchers surveyed mothers about sleep, breastfeeding, and satisfaction, and reviewed medical charts. The goal was to see if the new design improves safety and experience for skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Couplet Care Bassinet (a redesigned hospital bassinet)

What this could lead to

If successful, this bassinet could help hospitals safely support skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in, improving breastfeeding and maternal satisfaction.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study focused on patient experience and safety outcomes, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Patient Satisfaction sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States