Storytime in the NICU: can reading to preemies boost bonding?
NCT ID NCT03114644
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether reading stories to premature babies in the hospital helps improve the connection between mother and baby. Researchers measured heart and breathing patterns in 27 mother-baby pairs. The goal was to see if reading together creates better rhythmic communication, which is important for the baby's development.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that reading to premature babies strengthens mother-baby bonding and supports the baby's emotional and cognitive development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 27 participants. It measures physiological responses, not long-term outcomes, so results may not apply broadly.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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