Effect of Touch on Pain in Preterm Infants During Procedures
The Effect of Touch Methods on Pain and Physiological Parameters in Preterm Infants During Endotracheal Aspiration
This study tests if using different gentle touch methods can help reduce pain for preterm infants during a medical procedure called endotracheal aspiration.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 81 (estimated) |
| Ages | 24 Weeks to 37 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Acibadem University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Ataşehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT05784857 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how different touch methods, specifically Yakson and Gentle Human Touch, impact pain and physiological parameters in preterm infants undergoing endotracheal aspiration. It is designed as a prospective, quasi-experimental study where each infant will experience three aspiration procedures: one without intervention and two with different touch methods applied. The study aims to evaluate the infants' pain scores and physiological responses before, during, and immediately after the aspiration procedures. The Yakson touch method, rooted in traditional Korean culture, involves a compassionate and gentle approach to stimulate the infant's sense of touch.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are preterm infants under 38 weeks gestational age who require mechanical ventilation and do not have congenital anomalies or comorbid diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as sepsis that may interfere with the application of touch techniques will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management techniques for preterm infants during invasive procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of Yakson touch in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown that touch can have calming and analgesic effects in neonatal care.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The gestational week of the infant is less than 38 * Absence of congenital anomaly * Mechanical ventilator support * Absence of comorbid disease * Not having undergone surgery * No analgesic medication has been administered in the last hour Exclusion Criteria: • Infants with diseases such as sepsis that interfere with the application of touch technique
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Ataşehir
- Acibadem Health Group Ataşehir Hospital — Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zehra Kan Öntürk, Assist Prof — Acibadem University
- Study coordinator: Zehra Kan Öntürk, Assist Prof
- Email: zehra.kan@acibadem.edu.tr
- Phone: 02165004163
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.