Gentle touch, big impact: massage boosts growth in preterm infants

NCT ID NCT06204146

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether gentle massage helps preterm babies grow and feel less stressed. Researchers gave 30 preterm infants massage three times a day for 10 days, while another 30 received standard care. They measured weight, length, head circumference, and stress levels. The goal was to see if massage could improve growth and reduce stress in these fragile babies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emine Sarıkamış Kale

    Batman, Merkez, 72000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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