Skin-to-Skin care at home: new study aims to support rural indian mothers

NCT ID NCT07231432

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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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.

KANGAROO CARE LOW BIRTH WEIGHT PRETERM BIRTH SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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