Simple NICU routine may boost preemie feeding and language
NCT ID NCT05861531
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining gentle mouth exercises with extra talking and reading in the NICU helps preterm infants (born 23-30 weeks) learn to feed by mouth and develop language skills. Researchers will track how quickly babies start and complete oral feeding, and measure adult words and conversations using a recording device. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach improves outcomes for these vulnerable infants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Oromotor stimulation and language intervention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help preterm infants feed earlier and improve their language development.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study with no drug or device, so results may be modest or not generalizable. The outcomes are observational and may not lead to a clear treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Women & Infants NICU
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States
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