Effect of skin-to-skin contact on newborn health
The Effect of Skin-to-Skin Contact Based on Clinical Guidelines on Newborn Stress and Breastfeeding Success
This study tests if skin-to-skin contact right after birth helps improve breastfeeding and overall health for newborns.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toroslar, Mersin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06514352 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth, following clinical guidelines. It aims to improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation, thereby enhancing newborn health indicators. The intervention includes various forms of skin contact, such as very early and early skin contact, to assess their effectiveness in reducing neonatal mortality rates. The study is conducted in a controlled environment with specific eligibility criteria for participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-time mothers giving birth vaginally at 37 weeks or more with a single, healthy newborn.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple pregnancies or those who are unable to participate in the study will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve breastfeeding rates and newborn health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with skin-to-skin contact practices, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Giving birth vaginally * Primiparous pregnant * Giving birth at 37 weeks or more * Single and alive fetus * Not being pregnant at risk * Not being an individual with special needs * Ability to communicate with the pregnant woman * Stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for less than 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Having multiple pregnancies, * Women who gave up participating in the study
Where this trial is running
Toroslar, Mersin
- Tarsus University — Toroslar, Mersin, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eda Akbaş, Midwife — Tarsus public hospital
- Study coordinator: tuğçe sönmez, Dr.
- Email: tugcesonmez@tarsus.edu.tr
- Phone: 05541804484
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.