Peer support and warmth kit boost kangaroo care for tiny babies

NCT ID NCT06937580

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help mothers of low birth weight babies in Ghana practice kangaroo care—skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and follow-up—which is proven to save lives. 328 mothers received either standard care or extra support from trained peers and a box with warm items like a hat and a temperature monitor. The goal was to see if this support increased breastfeeding and skin-to-skin time at home, helping more babies survive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

    Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

  • Sunyani Regional Teaching Hospital

    Sunyani, Ghana

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.