Effect of hammock positioning on comfort in preterm babies
The Effect of Hammock Position and Nesting on the Comfort Level and Physiological Parameters of Preterm Babies
This study is testing if positioning preterm babies in hammocks makes them more comfortable compared to traditional nesting practices.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 32 Weeks to 37 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Maltepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06209060 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates how hammock positioning and nesting practices impact the comfort and physiological parameters of preterm infants. A total of 72 preterm neonates will be randomly assigned to either a hammock position group or a nesting group, with each group consisting of 36 babies. The infants will be observed for one hour daily over five consecutive days, during which their comfort levels and physiological parameters will be monitored without any invasive procedures. The study aims to provide insights into optimal positioning techniques for enhancing the well-being of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are preterm infants between 32-37 weeks of gestation, weighing 1500 grams or more, and who have been in the NICU for over 24 hours.
Not a fit: Patients who are either younger than 32 weeks of gestation, weigh less than 1500 grams, or have significant medical complications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve comfort and physiological stability in preterm infants, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on positioning in neonatal care exist, this specific approach using hammock positioning is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm babies between 32-37 weeks of gestation * The weight of the baby is 1500 grams and above, * Postnatal age is 3 days or more, * Preterm babies who have been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for more than 24 hours, * The baby is fed intermittently for more than 60 minutes, * 30 minutes have passed since feeding, * Do not perform procedures such as peripheral vascular access, blood collection, or gastric tube placement on the baby within the last hour before being taken into the study, * Not applying phototherapy to the baby, * No problems with the central nervous system such as cranial bleeding, convulsion, hypertonia, * The baby does not have any congenital anomalies or respiratory distress, * The baby does not receive oxygen support and is not connected to a respirator. Exclusion Criteria: * Babies younger than 32 weeks of gestation and older than 37 weeks of gestation * The baby's weight is below 1500 grams, * Postnatal age is less than 3 days, * Preterm babies who have been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for less than 24 hours, * The baby is fed at intervals of less than 60 minutes, * Less than 30 minutes have passed since feeding, * Performing procedures such as peripheral vascular access, blood collection, and gastric tube placement on the baby within the last hour before being taken into the study, * Applying phototherapy to the baby, * Having a problem with the central nervous system such as cranial hemorrhage, convulsion, hypertonia, * Presence of the baby's congenital anomaly or respiratory distress, * The baby receives oxygen support and is connected to a respirator.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Maltepe University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Selmin Köse, PhD — Biruni University
- Study coordinator: Zeynep Erkut, PhD
- Email: zeyneperkut@maltepe.edu.tr
- Phone: +9053536110075
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.