Could a Mother's heartbeat recording soothe preterm babies in the NICU?
NCT ID NCT04757012
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether playing a recording of a mother's voice and heartbeat can improve well-being in preterm newborns during their hospital stay. The study uses a special device called Calinange that records and plays back these sounds at a safe volume. Researchers will monitor heart rate, breathing, and other signs to see if the babies are more stable and comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Calinange device (maternal voice and heartbeat recording)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help preterm babies feel more stable and comfortable in the NICU.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 30 babies, so results may not apply to all preterm newborns. The device may not show clear benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NICU of Port-Royal, Maternity of Port-Royal, Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France
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