New support package helps tiny babies thrive

NCT ID NCT06390943

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a supportive care package for low birthweight or preterm babies in hospitals and at home in India, Malawi, and Tanzania. The goal was to help mothers start and keep breastfeeding, practice kangaroo care, and maintain good hygiene. Researchers measured feeding habits and growth in 632 infants to see if the package improved outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amana Regional Hospital

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Bwaila District Hospital

    Lilongwe, Malawi

  • Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College

    Kanpur, India

  • Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University

    Varanasi, India

  • King George Medical College

    Lucknow, India

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