Immediate Skin-To-Skin Care For Preterm Infants After Birth

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF GRAZ · Jan 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the benefits of immediate skin-to-skin contact for preterm babies right after they are born. Skin-to-skin care, which means holding your baby against your skin, can help both the baby and the mother in many ways. In this study, researchers want to see if starting this contact immediately after birth is safe and effective for babies born between 26 and 32 weeks of gestation (meaning how far along the pregnancy is).

To participate in this trial, parents need to give written consent, and their baby must be born within the specified gestational age. It’s important to note that babies who need full life support or have serious birth defects will not be included in the study. If eligible, families can expect to help researchers understand how this early skin-to-skin time can benefit their newborn, potentially leading to better outcomes for preterm infants in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Gestational age between 26+0 and 32+0 weeks
• • Written parental informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • No intention of full life support
• • Severe congenital malformation