Voice swap: simple recording may boost NICU bonding and breastfeeding
NCT ID NCT07597954
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
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.
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Nilgün Avcı
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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