Clinical Trial: Treatment of Cranial Molding Deformities in Preterm Infants

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Effectiveness of Tortle Midliner Positioning System on the Prevention and Treatment of Cranial Molding Deformities in Preterm Infants

Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Tortle Midliner positioning system in prevention and/or treatment of dolichocephaly, which can develop in preterm infants during the hospital stay.

Specific Aim: Determine if the use of the Tortle Midliner is a more effective prevention and treatment strategy for dolichocephaly than current standard of care intervention in the Duke Intensive Care Nursery (ICN).