Brain scans reveal when preterm babies tune into mom's voice
NCT ID NCT02818595
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at when preterm babies start to recognize their mother's voice and which part of the brain handles that. Researchers used brain scans (EEG and NIRS) on 22 preterm infants to measure brain activity when they heard different sounds. The goal is to understand how early brain development is shaped by the baby's environment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help us understand how early brain development works in preterm infants, potentially guiding better care for their learning and growth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage observational study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all preterm babies. It measures brain activity, not health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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