Pacifier study holds key to better feeding for tiniest babies
NCT ID NCT02696343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a special pacifier that pulses can help extremely preterm babies learn to feed by mouth. Researchers measured changes in babies' saliva genes and feeding skills. The goal was to find a better way to help these fragile infants feed and grow.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHI St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68512, United States
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Children's Hospital of Orange County
Los Angeles, California, 92868-4203, United States
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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, California, 95128-2604, United States
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Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111-1526, United States
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