Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Auditory and Tactile-kinesthetic Stimulation on Preterm Neonates
Lead Sponsor:
Moi University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Alexandria University
Conditions:
Prematurity
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-3 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study was conducted at a level II special care nursery of the Moi Teaching \& Referral Hospital, an academic hospital in the Western region of Kenya. A sample of 108 preterm neonates who met eligi...
Detailed Description
The study was aimed to determine the effect of auditory stimulation using recorded maternal voice and tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on physiological parameters, physical growth and behavioral develo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- on breast milk or formula feeds
- born 28 to 37 weeks gestational age
- ≥1000grams. The gestation was limited to ≥ 28 weeks and ≥1000grams based on significant neonatal mortality rate in neonates born before 28 weeks gestation and/or weighing \<1000grams in MTRH (Njuguna et al., 2015).
Exclusion
- critically ill and those on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- had neonatal infections including severe sepsis or necrotizing enterocolitis.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 14 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 28 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
108 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04287322
Start Date
January 14 2018
End Date
January 28 2019
Last Update
March 2 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Constantine Akwanalo
Eldoret, Kenya