Evaluating pain relief methods during eye exams for premature infants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of two positioning techniques, reverse kangaroo care and standard ROP position, in reducing pain during retinopathy examinations in premature infants. A total of 84 infants with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The study will assess pain levels using video recordings and physiological indicators before, during, and after the examination. The goal is to determine which positioning method is more effective in alleviating pain during this critical procedure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Gestational age \<34 weeks,
* Birth weight ≤ 2500 grams,
* No painful interventions at least 1 hour before the ROP examination,
* Fed at least 1 hour before the ROP examination,
* Premature infants whose parents consented to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a condition that prevents pain assessment (intracranial hemorrhage, neuromotor developmental delay etc.)
* Any congenital anomaly (eye, neurological, etc.),
* Have a diagnosed hearing problem,
* A different painful procedure was performed at least one hour before the ROP examination,
* Administration of an analgesic/sedative medication before the examination,
* Premature infants whose parents did not consent to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• Izmır Provincial Health Directorate Bakircay University Cigli Regional Educational Hospital
  Izmir, Menemen, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hatice Bal Yılmaz, Prof. Dr. — Ege University
• Study coordinator: Sinem Başdemir, Research Assistant
• Email: sinem.basdemir@bakircay.edu.tr
• Phone: +905550074974

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.