Program to enhance feeding 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 clinical trial investigates the effects of a tactile/kinesthetic stimulus program on preterm infants to improve their transition to full sucking and reduce hospital stay duration. The study involves a randomized controlled design where one group of infants receives tactile/kinesthetic interventions twice daily for 14 days, while a control group does not. The interventions are carefully administered by experienced NICU nurses, ensuring the safety and stability of the infants throughout the process. Measurements of weight and feeding success will be collected to assess the program's effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria

* Born between 28-32 weeks of gestation,
* Stable vital signs,
* 1st and 5th minute APGAR score between 6-10,
* Babies who have received mechanical ventilator or continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) or both support after 48 hours have passed after stabilization,
* Does not have an anomaly that will prevent feeding,
* Oral feeding decision has been made,
* Babies of mothers who are willing to breastfeed their babies,
* Babies of parents who volunteered to participate in the study will be taken.

Exclusion criteria

* IUGG,
* Infants with severe asphyxia,
* Babies born with low birth weight according to their gestational week,
* Having an anomaly that will prevent her from feeding,
* Babies with unstable vital signs,
* Babies with congenital anomalies or serious complications
* Infants with intraventricular bleeding.

Dismissal Criteria

• Babies whose oral feeding process is interrupted for more than 1 day due to neonatal problems.

Where it's running

• Etlık Zubeyde Hanım Kadın Hastalıkları Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  Ankara, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gonca K Karatas Baran, Phd
• Email: goncabaran@gmail.com
• Phone: 05426058161

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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.