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Effects of Neonatal Therapeutic Touch and Massage in Very Preterm and Extremely Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy for Neonatal Prematurity and Massage Therapy. Completed, enrolled 32 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy on premature babies. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do babies who receive Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy get discharged sooner from the NICU * Does Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy have a beneficial effect on weight gain, pain and stress responses, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Participants assigned to the treatment group will receive Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy while admitted to the NICU. Researchers will compare their outcomes to a control group, receiving standard NICU care, to see if there are any differences in the length of hospital stay, weight gain, pain scores, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and incidence of other common conditions associated with prematurity.
Study Details
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Interventions
Structured touch and massage therapy performed by certified providers.