The Effect of Chronobiologic Feeding Model on Circadian Rhythm in Newborns

Launched by SELCUK UNIVERSITY · Jun 20, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a special feeding schedule, based on the natural body clock (circadian rhythm), affects the growth and overall health of newborns. Researchers want to see if feeding babies every three hours, while exclusively breastfeeding, can help improve their daily rhythms and well-being.

To participate, babies need to be between 28 and 42 weeks old and weigh between 1500 and 4200 grams at birth. They also need to be in the hospital for at least three days and be healthy enough to breathe on their own. Unfortunately, babies who were born with serious health issues or who need special medical care may not be eligible. If your baby meets these criteria, they may be able to join the study, which could help improve care for newborns in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Gestational age between 28-42 weeks
• • Birth weight between 1500 and 4200 gr
• • Hospitalization for at least 3 days
• • Exclusive breastfeeding (oral/ enteral)
• • Feeding at 3-hour intervals
• • Stable health condition
• • Spontaneous breathing
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Babies fed outside of 3-hour intervals (hourly or two-hourly intervals)
• • 5th minute apgar score below 4 at the time of delivery
• • Resuscitation requirement
• • Having a congenital anomaly
• • Interventional intervention in the head region
• • Central nervous system dysfunction
• • Postpartum medical complications