Assessment of the physiological effects of Kangaroo Care in preterm infants.

Completed

• Conditions: fysiologische processen; Kangaroo Care; preterm

• Registration Number: NL-OMON42413
• Lead Sponsor: Maxima Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Preterm infant, part of a twin, both admitted at the MMC
MMC admission of both will continue for at least one more week
Infants both weigh over 1500 grams
Current age less than 38 weeks
Cardio-respiratory systems stable

Exclusion Criteria

Current signs of infection
Major congenital anomalies
Contra-indication for Kangaroo Care

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The difference in the salivary oxytocin concentration in prematurely born twins<br /><br>before KC and during KC. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable</p><br>