Impact of Kangaroo Care on Weight Gain in Preterm 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 study evaluates the effects of kangaroo care on preterm infants who have achieved oral feeding in a neonatal intensive care unit. Infants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving kangaroo care during their first feeding hour and the other receiving it during their second feeding hour. The study will measure changes in body weight and physiological parameters before and after breastfeeding, using a test weighing method to assess food intake. The goal is to determine if kangaroo care positively influences weight gain and overall feeding conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Agreeing to participate in the study for parents.

The inclusion criteria for infants were as follows;

* Attaining to oral feeding by the physician in the neonatal intensive care unit
* Being born at 26-36+6 gestational week which is determined according to the mother's last period cycle
* Being at 32-39+6 postmenstrual week during the time they are included in the study
* Having body weight of 1500 grams and above
* Being breastfed at least once
* Having no health problems other than being preterm

Exclusion Criteria:

The exclusion criteria for infants were as follows;

* Suffering from gastrointestinal, neurological or genetic diseases (such as necrotizing enterocolitis, intracranial bleeding, hydrocephalia, omphalocele, down syndrome, gastroschisis) and other diseases
* Having a condition obstructing oral feeding (such as cleft palate, cleft lip, facial muscle paralysis, craniofacial abnormalities etc.)
* Receiving oxygen support

Where it's running

• Istanbul Medipol University
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Duygu Gözen, Assoc. Prof. — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing
• Study coordinator: Canan Genç, BSN
• Email: cananuzun5561@gmail.com
• Phone: (0216) 910 19 07

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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.