Skin-to-Skin care at home: new study aims to support rural indian mothers
NCT ID NCT07231432
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at ways to help mothers of preterm or low birth weight infants in rural India continue Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) at home after leaving the hospital. Researchers will work with 190 mothers and healthcare providers to understand what support is needed. The goal is to develop practical methods that make it easier for mothers to provide this beneficial care in their home environment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better support programs that help mothers provide skin-to-skin care for their low birth weight babies at home, potentially improving infant health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study with no active intervention yet, so results may not lead to immediate changes. The small sample size and focus on one region may limit how widely the findings apply.
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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States