The effect of Vimala massage on stress hormone levels in the saliva of premature babies

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Perinatal health; Neonatal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN75126874
• Lead Sponsor: Gynecology and Pediatric Hospital Number 48 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-02-28
• Study Start: 2022-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 April 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

Inclusion Criteria

1. Premature neonates born by caesarean section or vaginal delivery
2. 28-36 weeks of gestational age (Ballard scale)
3. Admitted to the nursery unit
4. Fed by mouth
5. Hemodynamically stable
6. Required no respiratory support
7. Unremarkable physical examination
8. A parent (mother or father) had to be available and willing to provide massage to the neonate

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with active infections

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified