A soothing voice may ease stress for premature infants in the NICU

NCT ID NCT07673133

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a nurse speaking calmly and reassuringly to premature infants during routine care (like diaper changes and weighing) can reduce their stress. About 72 babies born between 32 and 36 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus vocal soothing. Researchers will measure stress levels using a special scale and track heart rate and oxygen levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance

vocal soothing (calm, reassuring speech during nursing care)

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard part of NICU care to help reduce stress in premature infants.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study. The effect may be modest or not generalizable to other hospitals or infant populations.

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