Investigating the effects of skin-to-skin contact in healthy term infants
Official title: Short-term and Long-term Effects of Skin-to-skin Contact in Healthy Term Infants
Run by Korea University Anam Hospital · NCT06777524 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their healthy newborns can improve their development over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Hour to 72 Hours |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Korea University Anam Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Seoul, Seoul and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 10, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06777524 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy term infants born at Korea University Anam Hospital with a birth weight of 2,500g or more.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit from this study include preterm infants, low birth weight infants, and mothers under 20 years of age.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to explore the short- and long-term effects of skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their healthy term infants. It is a prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial conducted at Korea University Anam Hospital. The study will provide education on skin-to-skin contact and assess its impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes, thereby promoting family-centered care in South Korea.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the benefits of mother-infant skin contact, potentially improving neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes related to skin-to-skin contact, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Babies born at Korea University Anam Hospital * Term infants (37 weeks or more) * Infants with a birth weight of 2,500g or more * Healthy infants with an Apgar score of 7 or higher at 5 minutes * Mothers and infants without severe acute complications, such as requiring intensive care treatment immediately after delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm infants born at 37 weeks of less gestation * Low birth weight infants weighing less than 2500g at birth * Mothers under the age of 20 * Unmarried mothers * Multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets) * Parents do not consent to participation in the study
Where it's running
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Korea University Anam Hospital NICU
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea Recruiting -
Korea University Anam Hospital NICU
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Juyoung Lee, Professor
- Email: juyounglee@korea.ac.kr
- Phone: +82-2-920-5647
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.