The Effects of Short Duration Kangaroo Mother Care on Neonatal Pain from Adhesive Tape Removal: A Randomized Controlled Trial Among Preterm Neonates Admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized and Gandhi Memorial Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Paediatrics

• Registration Number: PACTR202009770590788
• Lead Sponsor: Addis Ababa Univerisity

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-09-24
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Neonates who were born between 28 and 36 completed weeks of gestation. The gestational age of the neonates was determined by using early ultrasound, Ballard's score or last normal menstrual period
Neonates who were not on continuous positive airway pressure or prong oxygen support during the time of data collection
Neonates who were not on phototheraphy treatment during data collection
Neonates who had mothers who were capable of giving written informed consent and provide kangaroo mother care

Exclusion Criteria

Neonates who did not need adhesive tape removal
Neonates who had visible or diagnosed congenital and neurological anomalies
Neonates diagnosed with subgalial and intraventricular hemorrhage
Neonates who went through surgery before the time of data collection

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain during adhesive tape removal measured by using premature infant pain profile score

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility of using for neonatal pain management