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A Mother's words on a milk bag: a simple act that may deepen the bond with a premature baby

NCT ID NCT06741176

Symptom relief Sponsor: Semra Kose Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether mothers who write personal messages to their babies on milk bags during NICU visits can improve mother-baby attachment and the mother's sense of hope. Researchers will randomly assign 64 mothers of premature or ill newborns to either write messages for 3 days or receive standard care. The study measures bonding and hope using validated questionnaires. If the messages help, this low-cost practice could offer a way for mothers to feel more connected while their babies are in intensive care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A behavioral intervention where mothers write personal messages to their babies on milk bags over 3 days in the NICU.
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple practice could help mothers of premature babies feel more connected and hopeful during a stressful hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 64 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on bonding and hope may be modest or hard to measure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participation in the care of the baby, * Reading and understanding Turkish, Exclusion Criteria: \- No psychological problems in the mother

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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Breast milk Premature

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University

    Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)

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