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Soothing sounds: a simple audio may help Low-Birth-Weight babies thrive

NCT ID NCT07774793

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to a 15-minute relaxation audio during breastfeeding, twice daily for 12 weeks, can improve weight gain in low-birth-weight newborns and reduce maternal stress and anxiety. Mothers of stable infants born under 2500 grams will be randomly assigned to receive either the relaxation audio or a control device without audio. Researchers will track infant growth and maternal well-being over 12 weeks to see if this simple intervention makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A 15-minute relaxation audiorecording supportive of breastfeeding, listened to twice daily during breastfeeding for 12 weeks.
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost intervention could offer a practical way to improve growth in low-birth-weight infants and support maternal mental health in low-income settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit may be modest or not generalizable. The intervention's success depends on adherence and may not overcome other factors affecting infant growth.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

0 days and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Newborn low birth weight (LBW) (birth weight \< 2500 grams) * Newborn birth weight \>= 1800 g * Newborn admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) * Newborn in stable condition without WHO danger signs * Newborn age \<24 hours old * Breastfeeding initiated * Residence in the catchment area Exclusion Criteria: * Twins and other multiples * Newborn respiratory support or WHO danger signs * Newborn with major congenital anomaly or expected surgery * Contraindications to or unable to breastfeed * Mother with hearing impairment * Unable to speak Luganda

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breastfeeding Low birth weight Undernutrition Well-being, psychological

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Makerere University School of Public Health

    Kampala, Uganda

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