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Cuddle care: could a simple side hold help preemies on ventilators?

NCT ID NCT07428408

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tarsus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 92 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 day to 1 month

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational age between 32 and 36 weeks * No congenital anomalies * No issues preventing positioning * No infection Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational age greater than 37 weeks * With neurological problems * With immune system problems * Receiving sedative medication * With signs of meconium aspiration syndrome * With low Apgar scores (1-minute Apgar score: 0-3) * Newborns requiring intubation

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Newborn care

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Locations

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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