Study detail
RecruitingObservational
Brain Organization, Development, and Response to Intervention in Individual Neonates
Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Detailed criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * 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)
Interventions
- BehavioralNeonatal Massage
caregivers providing therapeutic touch techniques on their neonate
Locations (2)
- University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
- Washington University School of MedicineSt Louis, Missouri