Determine the effect of abdominal palpation on feeding tolerance in preterm infants.
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Preterm Infants.Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
- Registration Number
- IRCT2016102430474N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice chancellor for research, Shahid Behesti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 54
Inclusion Criteria
preterm infants with 28-32 weeks age; 1800-1000Grm weight; no swallowing reflex; getting enough through the mouth; present of effective swallowing
exclusion criteria: abnormal nasopharyngeal area; sepsis; Necrotizing Enterocolitis; obstruction and bowel surgery; cleft lip and cleft palate; intraventricular hemorrhage; the recent restoration of the esophagus; heart disease; respiratory support needs; physiological instability; Changes in baby conditions that cause fasting or require to mechanical ventilation through continuous positive airway pressure.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevention of feeding intolerance. Timepoint: 5 dayes. Method of measurement: Using charts available in the Neonata lIntensive Care Unit.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method