Gentle touch may boost bonding for premature babies
NCT ID NCT04380051
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looks at whether gentle touch and massage by parents can improve bonding and social development in very premature babies (born before 32 weeks). About 120 babies and their parents will take part. Researchers will film play sessions to measure how the baby and parent interact, and later test the child's ability to understand others' thoughts and feelings.
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Chu Reims
RECRUITINGReims, 51092, France
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