Gentle touch, big impact: massage may boost sleep and ease stress in preterm infants
NCT ID NCT07322731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether gentle massage can help preterm babies (born 35-37 weeks) in the NICU sleep better, feel less stressed, and be more comfortable. Forty babies will either receive a 15-minute massage three times a day for three days or standard care. Researchers will measure sleep, stress, comfort, and vital signs to see if massage improves their well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 37 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants born between 35-37 weeks gestational age. * Admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). * Medically stable and cleared for massage therapy by neonatologist. * Parental/guardian consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with congenital anomalies or major medical complications. * Infants requiring mechanical ventilation or intensive respiratory support. * Infants with known neurological disorders. * Parental/guardian refusal or inability to participate.
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Locations
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Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGVan, Turkey, 65090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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