Cuddle care: could a simple side hold help preemies on ventilators?
NCT ID NCT07428408
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether placing a newborn on their mother's chest in a side-lying 'kangaroo' position can improve comfort and vital signs during noninvasive breathing support. Researchers plan to enroll 92 premature infants (32-36 weeks) receiving nCPAP. Half will receive the side kangaroo position, and half will receive standard care. Comfort levels, heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels will be compared before, during, and after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- side kangaroo position (a care procedure where the baby is placed diagonally on the mother's bare chest)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple position change could become a standard way to make breathing support more comfortable and stable for premature babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 92 infants. The results may not apply to all newborns, and the position may not significantly improve comfort or vital signs.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tarsus University
Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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