Massage Application and Motor Performance, Stress Assessment in Premature Babies

Launched by MUSTAFA KEMAL UNIVERSITY · Oct 4, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how infant massage can impact the movement and stress levels of premature babies in the intensive care unit. The researchers want to see if giving massages to these babies can help improve their motor skills and reduce their stress hormones, which can be important for their overall development. The study will include 30 premature infants who are between 28 and 34 weeks old and are stable in their health. To be eligible, babies need to weigh over 1000 grams and should not have any serious health issues or have undergone surgery.

If your baby is chosen to participate, they will be divided into two groups. One group will receive the massage treatment, while the other group will not. Researchers will assess the babies' motor skills and stress levels through specific tests and hormone measurements before and after the massage sessions. This study aims to gather more information on the benefits of infant massage in the intensive care setting, which could be helpful for the care of premature babies in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 28.-34. Premature infants with stable clinical conditions born between gestational weeks,
• • Babies of families whose parents can speak and understand Turkish at least one of their parents,
• • Body weight over 1000 g,
• • Premature babies are only due to non-invasive intubation,
• • Stability of the baby's vital signs
• • The baby does not have a chest tube.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Babies whose family consent cannot be obtained,
• • Babies born from triplet or more multiple pregnancies,
• • Babies using antiepileptic drugs,
• • Medically unstable infants,
• • Having a major anomaly,
• • Having undergone a surgical procedure.