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The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants
Led by Yuzuncu Yil University · Updated on 2026-01-07
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of massage therapy on sleep quality, stress, comfort, and vital signs in preterm infants (gestational age 35-37 weeks) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Van YYU Training and Research Hospital. Infants in the intervention group will receive a 15-minute massage three times a day for three consecutive days, while the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Premature Infant Comfort Scale, Neonatal Stress Scale, actigraphy for sleep monitoring, and vital sign measurements. The study aims to determine whether massage therapy can improve the overall well-being and development of preterm infants in NICU settings.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Preterm infants born between 35-37 weeks gestational age.
- Admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Medically stable and cleared for massage therapy by neonatologist.
- Parental/guardian consent obtained.
You will not qualify if you...
- Infants with congenital anomalies or major medical complications.
- Infants requiring mechanical ventilation or intensive respiratory support.
- Infants with known neurological disorders.
- Parental/guardian refusal or inability to participate.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
Van, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye), 65090
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Research Team
R
RIDVAN AKDOĞAN, PhD
CONTACT
Y
YUSUF GÜRGAN, Msc Student
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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