Transitory hypertonia in preterm infants during their first year of file: Clinical study and prognostic value

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Transitory hypertonia; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000314224
• Lead Sponsor: Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas da Santa Casa de Sao Paulo

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 78

Inclusion Criteria

preterm infants with gestational ages equal or under 34 weeks and with normal cranial ultrasound

Exclusion Criteria

genetic problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evolution of transitory hypertonia, which were assessed by the observation of muscle resistance to stretching during passive movement. Using a goniometer the joint angles were also measured.[The evaluation were done at least once a trimester during preterm infant's first year of life.];Relation between transitory hypertonia and maternal factors and intercurrences. This outcome were assessed by the statistical comparison of both group factors[At trial end the participants were divided into two groups according the presence or not of transitory hypertonia. The factor were taken from mothers/infants medical records.];Statistical analysis of transitory hypertonia incidence.[The evaluation were done at least once a trimester during preterm infant's first year of life.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
motordevelopment of preterm infants were observed according Gesell & Amatruda scale[The evaluation were done at least once a trimester during preterm infant's first year of life.]