Voice swap: simple recording may boost NICU bonding and breastfeeding
NCT ID NCT07597954
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether playing recorded voices between mothers and their newborns in the NICU could improve attachment and breastfeeding. Sixty mothers and their babies with a breathing condition called transient tachypnea took part. Mothers heard their baby's sounds, and babies heard their mother's voice, every 2 hours for 30 minutes. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive method supports family-centered care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- reciprocal voice exposure (recorded maternal and infant sounds)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple, non-invasive approach could help mothers and babies bond better and improve breastfeeding success in the NICU.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all NICU settings or other medical conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nilgün Avcı
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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