Pacifier study hopes to boost preemie feeding skills

NCT ID NCT02696343

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at 121 extremely premature babies to see if a special pulsing pacifier (NTrainer) helps them learn to feed better compared to a regular pacifier. Researchers also checked the babies' saliva for gene changes related to feeding. The goal was to find a new way to help these tiny infants feed sooner and improve their growth and brain development.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHI St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68512, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Orange County

    Los Angeles, California, 92868-4203, United States

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    San Jose, California, 95128-2604, United States

  • Tufts Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111-1526, United States

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