Gentle touch, big impact: massage may boost sleep and ease stress in preterm infants

NCT ID NCT07322731

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether gentle massage can improve sleep, reduce stress, and increase comfort in preterm infants born at 35-37 weeks. Forty babies in the NICU will either receive a 15-minute massage three times a day for three days or standard care. Researchers will measure sleep, stress, comfort, and vital signs to see if massage helps these fragile infants feel better.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Van Regional Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Van, Turkey, 65090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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