Could cuddling save tiny babies? major trial tests early kangaroo care
NCT ID NCT02811432
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether starting kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) early, before babies are stable, reduces death within 7 days in low birth weight newborns. Over 2,200 babies weighing 700-2000 grams were randomly assigned to early skin-to-skin care or standard incubator care at four Ugandan hospitals. The goal was to see if early cuddling could save more lives.
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Locations
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Entebbe
Entebbe, Uganda
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Iganga District Hospital
Iganga, Uganda
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Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Jinja, Uganda
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Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
Masaka, Uganda
What this could mean
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Active substance
kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that starting skin-to-skin care early saves more lives in low birth weight babies, changing hospital practices in Africa.
What could go wrong
This is a single trial in Uganda, so results may not apply everywhere. The intervention requires dedicated caregivers, which may not be feasible in all settings.
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