Home lessons for moms could boost health of tiny newborns
NCT ID NCT07482904
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a home-based teaching program helps mothers care for their low birth weight babies. About 72 mothers in Erbil will learn about keeping babies warm, breastfeeding, hygiene, and infection control. Researchers will check if babies gain more weight and stay healthier after the program.
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Active substance
home-based educational program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve the health and weight gain of low birth weight babies at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-city study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures knowledge and short-term outcomes, not long-term health.
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Locations
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Hawler Medical Unversity
Erbil, Iraq