The Effect of Touch Methods on Pain and Physiological Parameters in Preterm Infants During Endotracheal Aspiration

Launched by ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY · Mar 14, 2023

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This clinical trial is studying how different types of touch—called Yakson and Gentle Human Touch—can help reduce pain and improve health in preterm infants during a medical procedure known as endotracheal aspiration. This procedure is often necessary for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to help them breathe better. The researchers believe that using gentle touch may help soothe these babies and reduce their discomfort during a time when they need extra care.

To participate in this study, infants must be less than 38 weeks old, be on a mechanical ventilator for breathing support, and not have any congenital anomalies, serious illnesses, or recent surgeries. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and families can expect that their baby's responses to the different touch methods will be closely monitored during the procedure. This research aims to find better ways to provide comfort to preterm infants, which is crucial for their overall development and well-being.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The gestational week of the infant is less than 38
• • Absence of congenital anomaly
• • Mechanical ventilator support
• • Absence of comorbid disease
• • Not having undergone surgery
• • No analgesic medication has been administered in the last hour
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Infants with diseases such as sepsis that interfere with the application of touch technique