Mom's voice may boost preemie brain growth
NCT ID NCT04193579
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing recordings of a mother's voice to preterm babies in the NICU helps their brain and language development. Researchers enrolled 57 preterm infants born between 24 and 31 weeks. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive intervention could improve long-term outcomes.
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Stanford University - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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