Status:
COMPLETED
Nasogastric Tube in Premature Babies - Pain and Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborating Sponsors:
St. Olavs Hospital
Conditions:
Infant, Premature
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-8 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Does sucrose or pacifier influence pain in premature babies when a nasogastric tube is inserted?
Detailed Description
A total of 24 premature babies are randomised to receive either placebo (sterile water), 30 % sucrose, or pacifier in a complete factorial, cross-over design. Pain is rated on the PIPP scale by observ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 28 - 32 weeks gestational weeks
- not on mechanical ventilation
Exclusion
- high risk group regarding cerebral prognosis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00218946
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
April 8 2015
Active Locations (1)
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St. Olavs University Hospital
Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway, N-7006