Could music soothe preterm babies and their parents?
NCT ID NCT06844396
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested music therapy for preterm infants in the NICU. Twenty-one medically stable babies (28 weeks or older) and their caregivers received music therapy sessions, including skin-to-skin contact, singing, and support. Researchers measured heart rate, breathing, temperature, and oxygen levels, as well as caregiver wellbeing. The goal was to gather initial UK evidence for a therapy already used in other countries.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Music therapy (including skin-to-skin, developmental techniques, infant-directed singing, and caregiver support)
What this could lead to
If results are positive, this could support wider use of music therapy in UK NICUs, potentially improving infant stability and caregiver wellbeing.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (21 infants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. It only measures short-term clinical markers, not long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Whittington NHS Health Trust
London, United Kingdom