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Sensorimotor Stimulation on Oral Feeding

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Neonates Post Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Registration Number
NCT06700135
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

Background: Perinatal asphyxia and the resulting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are significant causes of irreversible adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. Neonates and infants with HIE commonly experience difficulties in learning the oromotor skills of sucking, swallowing, and breathing. These feeding problems can lead to severe complications such as weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, and developmental deficits.

Objective: The study aims to assess the efficacy of sensorimotor stimulation intervention on oral skills in neonates with post-hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods: The study will include thirty infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. They will be divided into two equal groups: The study group receive traditional medical treatment as well as a sensorimotor stimulation program, whereas the control group receive only traditional medical treatment

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • neonates, diagnosed with post-hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Neonates with congenital anomalies affecting the oral-facial area,
  • or syndromes associated with developmental delays,
  • chronic medical complications

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Transition time from tube to full oral feeding- At least one-time breast feeding in a 24-hour period (Fucile et al., 2013). - Consuming eight feedings per day for two consecutive days. - Capable of consuming orally over 80% of the recommended total fluid intake within a 24-hour period (Premji et

the number of days from the commencement of the intervention to the first day of exclusive oral feeding.

Time taken to accomplish exclusive oral feedingAt least one-time breast feeding in a 24-hour period (Fucile et al., 2013). - Consuming eight feedings per day for two consecutive days. - Capable of consuming orally over 80% of the recommended total fluid intake within a 24-hour period (Premji et a

this is the number of days from the beginning of oral feeding until discharge.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total hospital stayAt least one-time breast feeding in a 24-hour period (Fucile et al., 2013). - Consuming eight feedings per day for two consecutive days. - Capable of consuming orally over 80% of the recommended total fluid intake within a 24-hour period

this is the number of days from the start of the oral stimulation program until discharge from the NICU.

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