Warm hugs and plastic bags: a simple idea to protect tiny newborns

NCT ID NCT03141736

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if combining kangaroo mother care (continuous skin-to-skin contact) with a plastic bag could prevent dangerous low body temperature in preterm infants born between 32 and 36 weeks. The trial was withdrawn before any babies were enrolled, so no results are available.

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