RecruitingDevelopment, Infant
Brain Organization, Development, and Response to Intervention in Individual Neonates
Eligible age
All ages
Accepts
All genders
Locations
2 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The goal of this study is to learn about brain connectivity and if massaging babies shortly after birth has an impact. Half of the recruited babies will receive massage daily while the other half will not, and differences will be observed.
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
You may qualify if…
- ✓ English speaking
- ✓ Ability to give informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Prisoners (vulnerable population)
- ✕ Pregnant women \<18 years of age
- ✕ Active psychosis, mania, suicidal ideation (safety)
- ✕ Active substance dependence
- ✕ Gestational Age \<35 weeks (neonates)
- ✕ Neonatal encephalopathy (neonates)
Where it's recruiting
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05843396 · last updated 2026-05-01