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The Effect of Reading Therapy on Newborns
Sponsor: Tulane University
Summary
The primary purpose of this pilot study is to specifically examine the effect of parental reading on the ANS of mother and neonate in the hospital setting. The investigators will examine the effect of live maternal-infant reading on typically developing infants to better understand the physiological benefits of live reading on newborns.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Minute - 1 Week
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1
Start Date
2021-09-17
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2024-08-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Book reading
Prior to the first session, a research assistant will place electrodes on the infant and mother so that they study team can gather autonomic nervous system (ANS) response (sympathetic and parasympathetic) non-invasively using MindWare Portable Lab System (MindWare Technologies, Gahanna, Ohio). These electrodes will remain on the infant and mother throughout each session and be removed via adhesive removing pads following each session's data collection. This will minimize discomfort to both parties secondary to electrode removal and minimize risk of skin irritation by leaving electrodes in place for a prolonged period of time. Additional observational data before and after the reading sessions will be collected by the research assistant, including but not limited to: where the session is conducted (mother's arms, bassinet), activity level, vital signs, and any other observed behaviors throughout the session.
Locations (1)
Tulane University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States