Osteopathic Approach Into Neonatology Ward: the NE-O Model
- Conditions
- The Focus of the Study is to Provide a Guideline on Osteopathic Approach in Treating Hospitalized Newborns.
- Registration Number
- NCT01902563
- Lead Sponsor
- European Institute for Evidence Based Osteopathic Medicine
- Brief Summary
Background Several studies have shown the effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on neonatal care in reducing length of stay, gastrointestinal problems, clubfoot complications and improving cranial asymmetry of infants affected by plagiocephaly. Despite several results obtained, there is still lack of standardized osteopathic evaluation and treatment procedures for newborns recovered in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
The aim of this research is to provide a guideline on osteopathic approach in treating hospitalized newborns. Specific evaluation tests and treatments have been developed to tailor osteopathic method according to preterm and term infants' needs, NICU environment, medical and paramedical assistance.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- AVAILABLE
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- newborn admitted to neonatal intensive care unit
- informed consent signed from parent or legal guardian
Exclusion Criteria
- post surgery patients
Study & Design
- Study Type
- EXPANDED_ACCESS
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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