This study is looking at how music therapy, specifically using an "ocean disc" instrument, might help premature babies breathe more steadily and get enough oxygen to their brains. They are studying babies born between 24 and 37 weeks of pregnancy at Mount Sinai Hospital. The study will measure heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels after 14 days to see if the music therapy makes a difference. Babies who are expected to survive for at least 24 hours and are suitable for music therapy can join. The study aims to enroll 118 infants.

Study design

This is an interventional study where 118 premature infants will be randomly assigned to either receive music therapy with an ocean disc or a control (silence).

What's involved

If your baby is in the treatment group, they will receive six intervention days over a two-week period, with three sessions per week. Each day will include both a silence period and a live ocean disc intervention.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels will be measured at 14 days after the intervention period.

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