Skin-to-Skin care goes home: new study supports rural indian mothers of preterm babies

NCT ID NCT07231432

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study aims to help mothers of preterm or low birth weight infants continue Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin contact) at home after leaving the hospital in rural India. Researchers will work with 190 mothers and healthcare providers to develop and test ways to support this practice. The goal is to improve infant health and well-being through simple, low-cost care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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