Can kangaroo care time be boosted? study measures Real-World Skin-to-Skin contact
NCT ID NCT07747870
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how much time preterm and low birth weight babies spend in skin-to-skin contact with their parents while in a hospital Kangaroo Care Unit. Researchers will track the daily duration of this contact and explore what factors—like parental, medical, or organizational—might influence it. The goal is to better understand current practices and identify ways to support more Kangaroo Mother Care in the future.
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
- Findings could help hospitals design better support strategies to increase skin-to-skin contact, potentially improving outcomes for preterm and low birth weight babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings, and the duration of contact may be influenced by many unmeasured factors.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes
Valenciennes, 59300, France
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