The Effect of Cranial Osteopathy Intervention in Preterm Babies

NCT06967870 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker

Sponsor

Abant Izzet Baysal University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2025-05-05

Last updated

2025-05-13

Condition(s) studied

OsteopathyPreTerm NeonateSensory ProfilesColicSleep QualityMotor Development of Premature Infants

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Osteopathic interventionHome based exercise education

Osteopathic intervention: Researcher will use osteopathic techniques on cranial area includes light touch. Home based exercises will be show on cases and demand to do exercise regularly

Home based exercise education: Home based exercises will be show on cases and demand to do exercise regularly.

Study summary

There are planing to have 2 groups of premature born cases. Each group will include 15 cases. Participants are need to be 28-37 weeks born and no older than post term 6 weeks. All cases are going to be evaluated. Home based exercise plan is going to be explained. The experimental group is going to take 6 osteopathic sessions weekly. After 6 weeks cases are going to be evaluated again.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

1 Week

Max age

6 Weeks

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Inclusion Criteria: * Premature birth (\<37 weeks) * Corrected age \<6 weeks. * Discharged to home * Stable condition * Family agrees to continue home program Exclusion Criteria: * Having a congenital cyanotic heart problem, * Being born earlier than 28 weeks, * The family not accepting to participate in the study, * Neglecting check-ups and sessions, * Using a respiratory appliance, * Presence of craniosynostosis, * Being included in another physiotherapy program during the study period

Primary outcome measure(s)

Test of Infant Motor Performance — 6 weeks
The test is a motor outcome measure designed to assess posture and selective control of movement in infants for functional performance in daily life. The test consists of 31 items in standard format, 28 of which are made by observing spontaneous activities and scoring them as pass or fail. Getting higher points means better motor control.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Bahriye Baş	Bursa	Osmangazi

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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