Parents step in: simple mouth exercises help preemies feed faster
NCT ID NCT07060573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether parents can be trained to give preterm babies simple mouth exercises to improve their sucking. 32 babies in the NICU will receive daily stimulation for 14 days, either from a physiotherapist or from their own parents. The goal is to help babies feed on their own sooner and leave the hospital earlier.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Antiguo Hospital Civil Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde
RECRUITINGGuadalajara, Jalisco, 44280, Mexico
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