Simple mouth exercises may help tiny preemies feed and grow faster
NCT ID NCT07366190
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a gentle mouth exercise program called PIOMI on preterm babies born between 26 and 30 weeks. Half of the 32 babies received the exercises twice daily for a week, while the other half got standard care. Researchers looked at whether the exercises improved breastfeeding, weight gain, and how long babies stayed in the hospital.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (PIOMI) - a series of gentle mouth exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple exercise program could help preterm babies feed better, gain weight faster, and leave the hospital sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 16 babies per group. Results may not apply to all preterm infants, and the exercises may not work for every baby.
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Necmettin Erbakan University
Konya, Konya, 40336, Turkey (Türkiye)