Skin-to-skin After Delivery in Preterm Infants Born at 28-32 Weeks of Gestation (NCT02024854)
Skin-to-skin After Delivery in Preterm Infants Born at 28-32 Weeks of Gestation. A Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The aim of the study is to investigate physiological response, social/emotional response and general movements in preterm infants when they are given skin-to-skin contact with the mother (intervention) or standard care (incubator) right after delivery. Preterm infants will be randomized to either intervention or standard care group. Data on body temperature, blood glucose, hart rate, respiration rate and oxygen saturation will be obtained. In addition the infant will be video-recorded during the first 24 hours and at three months of age for analysis of the general movements.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: IWK Health Centre — Halifax
Age range: 28 Weeks to 32 Weeks
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- skin-to-skin (BEHAVIORAL)
- standard care (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- IWK Health Centre — Halifax,
- Nyfødt intensiv, Drammen sykehus — Drammen,
- Nyfødt intensiv, Sørlandet Sykehus — Kristiansand,
- NICU St Olavs Hospital — Trondheim,
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.