Effects of Acupressure on Physiological Indicators, Oxygen Demand and Length of Hospital Stay in Premature Infants With Pulmonary Infiltration

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: PreTerm Neonate; Pulmonary Complications

• Registration Number: NCT07187232
• Lead Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital

Brief Summary

In 2020, 11.6% of newborns are delivered prematurely in Taiwan. Excessive sputum is a common symptom of respiratory complications in premature infants. Effective methods for reducing sputum secretion in premature infants need to be urgently explored.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-11
• Study Completion: 2024-06-30
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-26
• Status Verified: 2025-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-09-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-09-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

• Newborn ≤32 weeks of gestational age
• X-ray reporting pulmonary infiltration requiring suctioning
• Treated with O2 nasal cannula or High-flow nasal cannula

Exclusion Criteria

• Congenital pulmonary structural abnormalities
• Muscular weakness
• Heart disease, excluding Patent Ductus Arteriosus(PDA) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
• Abnormal bleeding conditions
• Chest tube placement
• Compromised skin integrity at the acupressure sites

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency of sputum suction	The study outcomes were evaluated before and day 5, day 10, day 12 after the intervention.	Suctioning frequency per day was obtained from nursing records throughout the intervention period and for the subsequent two days.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physiological indicatores	These outcomes were recorded 2 days before the intervention, days 1-5 of the intervention, days 6-10 of the intervention, and 2 days after the intervention.	Physiological indicators include heart rate、 respiratory rate、 oxygen saturation.; Physiological indicators per day was obtained from nursing records throughout the intervention period and for the subsequent two days on physiological chart record sheets.; 1. Heart Rate Description: Daily heart rate obtained from nursing records. Unit of measure: beats per minute (bpm). Measured instruments: Philips MX450 ECG Monitor.; 2. Respiratory Rate Description: Daily respiratory rate obtained from nursing records. Unit of measure: breaths per minute. Measured instruments: Philips MX450 ECG Monitor.; 3. Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂) Description: Daily oxygen saturation obtained from nursing records. Unit of measure: percentage (%). Measured instruments: Philips MX450 ECG Monitor.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Taiwan; 🇨🇳 Changhua, Taiwan