Effect of Kangaroo Care on Parenting and Infant Health
Determination of the Effect of Kangaroo Care Applied to Premature Newborns by Their Parents on the Newborn's Vital Signs, Parents' Perceived Parenting Self-Efficacy Level and Infant Attachment
This study tests whether skin-to-skin holding, or kangaroo care, by both parents helps improve the health of premature babies and strengthens their connection with their parents.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 28 Weeks to 37 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06320587 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates how kangaroo care, where parents hold their premature newborns skin-to-skin, affects the infants' vital signs, as well as the parents' perceived self-efficacy and attachment to their baby. It employs a randomized controlled trial design, comparing two groups: one where both parents provide kangaroo care and another where only the mother does. The study aims to provide insights into the benefits of parental involvement in neonatal care for preterm infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Turkish parents of preterm infants born between 28-37 weeks who are able to participate in kangaroo care.
Not a fit: Patients who have serious perinatal complications or major malformations in their infants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the emotional bonding between parents and their premature infants while improving the infants' health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with kangaroo care, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parents who volunteered to participate in the research * Parents who are Turkish citizens and speak Turkish * Preterm baby born between 28-37 weeks staying in the neonatal intensive care unit * The mother and father do not have any obstacles in taking care of the kangaroo. * Mothers and fathers who can come to the hospital regularly on the specified days will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not volunteering to participate in the research * Parent's inability to speak Turkish * Presence of a life-threatening major malformation or serious perinatal complication in the premature baby * Babies with umbilical catheters and central venous catheters will not be included in the study.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gönül Kurt, Assoc.Prof — Gülhane Sağlık Bilimleri University
- Study coordinator: Gönül Kurt, Assoc.Prof
- Email: gonul.kurt@sbu.edu.tr
- Phone: 90(312)304
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.