Smart pacifier aims to boost speech development in preterm infants
NCT ID NCT06063122
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new pacifier device for preterm infants in the NICU. The device plays the mother's voice when the baby sucks, aiming to improve how babies tell different speech sounds apart. Researchers will measure brain activity with EEG in 203 infants to see if the device helps. If successful, it could support better language development in vulnerable newborns.
What this could mean
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Active substance
smallTalk NICU Active device (a pacifier with a sensor that plays mother's voice when the infant sucks)
What this could lead to
If it works, this device could help preterm infants develop better speech and language skills, potentially reducing long-term developmental delays.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 203 participants, so results may not apply to all preterm infants. The device's effectiveness depends on individual factors like NICU noise levels, and it may not significantly improve outcomes.
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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Thrive Neuromedical, LLC
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChagrin Falls, Ohio, 44023, United States
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