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Clinical Trials in Turkey / NCT07273266
Recruiting Not applicable

Feeding Maturity in Preterm Infants

NCT07273266 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Sponsor
Acibadem University
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2025-03-04
Last updated
2025-12-09

Condition(s) studied

PretermFeedingNon Nutritive Sucking

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Routine NNSRandom NNS

Routine NNS: The content, volume, and method of feeding are determined by the physician. A pacifier is provided for 5 minutes before each feeding. Procedures are carried out in accordance with the "Newborn Nursing Protocols," based on the infant's feeding method. Feeding maturity is assessed once a week using a feeding monitor.

Random NNS: The content, volume, and method of feeding are determined by the physician. The infant is given a pacifier for 30 minutes at random times during the day, independent of feeding. Procedures are carried out in accordance with the "Newborn Nursing Protocols," based on the infant's feeding method. Feeding maturity is assessed once a week using a feeding monitor.

Study summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two pacifier-use strategies-routine 5-minute pacifier use prior to each feeding versus random 30-minute pacifier use at any time of day, independent of feeding-on feeding maturity in preterm infants. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H1: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on feeding maturity in preterm infants.

H2: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on discharge weight in preterm infants.

H3: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on the length of hospital stay in preterm infants.

H4: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on the gestational age at discharge in preterm infants.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
0 Days
Max age
28 Days
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm * who are clinically stable, and * who are within the first day of initiating enteral feeding. Exclusion Criteria: * Newborns who have a contraindication to pacifier use * have comorbid medical conditions * who are intubated * have congenital anomalies

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Feeding maturity — From the start of oral feeding until hospital discharge; assessed weekly for up to 6 weeks. The change in these time intervals will be assessed.
    Feeding maturity will be evaluated using a feeding monitor, assessing key swallowing and respiratory coordination parameters, including the number and duration of rhythmic swallows, rest periods, swallow-respiration patterns, and total milk volume consumed.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Acıbadem University Istanbul Ataşehir Recruiting

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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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