Occupational therapy coaching for parents of children with feeding problems after premature birth
Examining the Effect of Occupational Therapy-Based Parent Coaching on Feeding Problems in Children with a History of Premature Birth
This study is testing whether coaching for parents can help improve feeding issues in children who were born prematurely.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Ankara/ Altındağ) |
| Trial ID | NCT06266507 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of occupational therapy-based parent coaching on feeding issues in children who were born prematurely. It involves 46 mothers of preterm children aged 3-6 years, who will be randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The mothers will complete various assessments regarding their child's feeding behaviors and their own parenting strategies through online forms. The intervention aims to improve the feeding dynamics between mothers and their children by addressing the biopsychosocial factors influencing feeding problems.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers of children aged 3-6 years who were born prematurely and report feeding problems.
Not a fit: Patients whose children have food allergies, disabilities, or are receiving other therapies that affect feeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve feeding behaviors and mother-child relationships in children born prematurely.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of using parent coaching in occupational therapy is gaining traction and shows promise in related fields.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Prematurity of the child (Birth week \<37) * The child is between 3-6 years old * The mother must have the competence to use online platforms, technological tools and internet connection. * The mother must have sufficient education to read, understand and fill out the scales. * Mothers reporting complaints about feeding problems in their children Exclusion Criteria: * It may affect the child's feeding; Having a food allergy, disability, neurodevelopmental disease, chromosomal or structural anomalies * The child is fed non-orally * Being receiving occupational therapy, oral motor therapy or nutritional therapy at any center * Not allowing practices such as video sharing, camera/audio sharing, and recording of sessions during the intervention.
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Ankara/ Altındağ
- Ankara Medipol University — Ankara, Ankara/ Altındağ, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rukiye B Koca, M.Sc.
- Email: rukiye.koca@ankaramedipol.edu.tr
- Phone: 5354474849
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.