Skin-to-Skin Contact for Premature Birth
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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 Is on the Research Team?
Håkon Bergseng, md phd
Principal Investigator
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for preterm infants born between 28-32 weeks of gestation. It's not suitable for those needing immediate medical interventions after birth.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Preterm infants receive skin-to-skin contact with the mother or standard care in an incubator immediately after birth
Initial Follow-up
Infants are monitored for physiological and social/emotional responses, including video recording during the first 24 hours and at three months of age
Long-term Follow-up
Assessment of cognitive development, social/emotional competence, and other developmental skills at one and two years corrected age
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- skin-to-skin
- standard care
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor
Drammen sykehus
Collaborator
IWK Health Centre
Collaborator
Sorlandet Hospital HF
Collaborator
St. Olavs Hospital
Collaborator