Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Kinesio-taping Technique on Oral Feeding in Late Preterm Infants

Lead Sponsor:

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Conditions:

Swallow

Preterm Infant

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-4 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Difficulty in feeding among late preterm infants is one of the most significant factors contributing to prolonged hospitalization and re-admissions. By providing support to the sucking and swallowing ...

Detailed Description

Problems such as poor nutrition, weak sucking, lack of suck-swallow-respiration coordination, low weight gain are among the factors increasing the risk of morbidity in late preterm infants. Early supp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Infants born in Baskent University Ankara Hospital,
  • age between 34-36.6 weeks

Exclusion

  • Infants with multiple kongenital anomaly,
  • hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy,
  • intraventricular and intracranial hemorrhage,
  • necrotizing enterocolitis,
  • tracheoesophageal fistula,
  • diaphragmatic hernia,
  • hydrocephalus,
  • respiratory distress.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

74 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06208228

Start Date

January 1 2018

End Date

December 31 2018

Last Update

January 17 2024

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Nilay Çömük Balci

Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye), 55139