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.

What this could mean

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

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

  • Hawler Medical Unversity

    Erbil, Iraq