Evaluating sensory stimulation to improve parent-infant interactions in very premature babies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effects of sensory-tonic stimulation on the development of interactions between parents and their very premature infants, as well as the infants' social cognition. Very preterm infants, often born before 32 weeks of gestation, face unique challenges that can hinder early bonding experiences due to their separation from parents and exposure to stressful environments. The intervention includes tactile stimuli such as skin-to-skin contact and massages, which are designed to enhance neuroplasticity and support healthy development. By focusing on these early interactions, the study seeks to improve attachment behaviors and future relationships.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

inclusion criteria :

* very preterm child (born before 32 weeks of amenorrhoea)
* parents agreeing to participate to the study

exclusion criteria :

* child born before 25 weeks of amenorrhoea
* child with a birth weight less than 600 grams
* child with congenital malformation
* child with hemodynamic instability

Where it's running

• Chu Reims
  Reims, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gauthier Loron
• Email: gloron@chu-reims.fr
• Phone: 0326787878

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.