Effects of Feeding Position on Preterm Infants' Health
The Effect of Position Given to Preterms After Feeding on Gastric Residual Volume, Abdominal Oxygenation and Fractional Oxygen Extraction
NA · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT05888090
This study tests how different feeding positions can affect the health of stable preterm babies to see which position might be best for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 28 Weeks to 33 Weeks |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Merkez, Isparta) |
| Trial ID | NCT05888090 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how different positions after feeding affect gastric residual volume, abdominal oxygenation, and fractional oxygen extraction in clinically stable preterm newborns. Using a randomized crossover design, 48 participants will be assigned to three intervention groups, each experiencing three positions: prone, right lateral, and semi-elevated supine. Each position will be applied once to each participant, and their responses will be monitored for two hours post-feeding. The study aims to provide insights into optimal positioning for improving health outcomes in preterm infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are clinically stable preterm newborns aged 28-33 weeks of gestation who are breastfed and receiving enteral nutrition.
Not a fit: Patients requiring mechanical ventilation or diagnosed with gastrointestinal issues such as NEC or congenital anomalies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the care and health outcomes of preterm infants by identifying the best feeding positions.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on positioning in preterm infants exist, this specific approach and its outcomes are novel and not extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm newborns who are at 28-33 weeks of gestation according to the last menstrual period of the mother, * Preterm newborns who are breastfed, * Preterm newborns who are clinically stable and enteral feeding started, * Preterm newborns who are first enteral nutrition 24 hours after mechanical ventilation, * Preterm newborns who are at least 50% of their nutrition provided with enteral nutrition, * Free Newborns fed by flow and orogastric tube and with informed consent of the parents will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm newborns requiring mechanical ventilation, * Preterm newborns diagnosed with NEC, * Preterm newborns vomiting, * Preterm newborns who have abdominal distension, * Preterm newborns who have nasal mechanical obstruction, * Preterm newborns who have congenital anomalies, * Preterm newborns who have gastrointestinal problems such as gastroschisis or congenital diaphragmatic hernia, * Preterm newborn who have cerebrovascular disease, apnea episodes, severe neurological disease, were included in the study. will not be included, * Preterm newborns who worsen clinically after inclusion in the sample group will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Merkez, Isparta
- Hande Özgörü — Merkez, Isparta, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: HANDE ÖZGÖRÜ
- Email: hande.ozgoru@ogr.iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: 05379381855
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.
Conditions: Gastric Residual Volume, Abdominal Oxygenation, Fractional Oxygen Extraction, Positioning, Preterm Infants