Effect of Kinesio-taping Technique on Oral Feeding in Late Preterm Infants

Difficulty in feeding among late preterm infants is one of the most significant factors contributing to prolonged hospitalization and re-admissions. By providing support to the sucking and swallowing muscles early in their development, the maturation process can be expedited, allowing for the safe early discharge of preterm infants.

This study aims to investigate the effects of the Kinesio taping technique on feeding muscles and assess feeding and swallowing function in late preterm infants using acoustic analysis of swallowing sounds.

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Key information

Conditions

Swallow Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Kinesiotaping Newborn Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor, Premature Pregnancy Complications Premature Birth Preterm Infant Sucking Urogenital Diseases

Age range

1 month–4 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nilay Çömük Balci

Samsun, Atakum, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Problems such as poor nutrition, weak sucking, lack of suck-swallow-respiration coordination, low weight gain are among the factors increasing the risk of morbidity in late preterm infants. Early support of sucking and swallowing muscles for the development of suck-swallow coordination can shorten the maturation process and provide early discharge of late preterm infants. The aim of this study is to document kinesiotape technique to support sucking and swallowing muscles for treating nutritional problems and for reducing nutrition risks and accelerating maturation. According to power of analysis of this study, 74 infants planned to assign to kinesiotaping group or control group randomly. In kinesiotaping group, infants feeding performance will be evaluated by measuring the amount of milk invested, maximum heart rate, oxygen saturation, speed of milk intake and counting the number of swallow during feeding. Kinesiotape will be applied to masseter and hyoid muscles 24 hours later after the birth of the infant. Infants will be evaluated before kinesiotape application, 3 hour later and 24 hour later after the application.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Infants born in Baskent University Ankara Hospital,
age between 34-36.6 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Infants with multiple kongenital anomaly,
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy,
intraventricular and intracranial hemorrhage,
necrotizing enterocolitis,
tracheoesophageal fistula,
diaphragmatic hernia,
hydrocephalus,
respiratory distress.

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotaping

Device

Kinesiotape application to masseter and hyoid muscles of late preterm infants for improving sucking and swallowing.

Primary outcomes

the number of swallows of the baby during feeding

Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

digital stethoscope

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ondokuz Mayıs University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Kinesio-taping Technique on Oral Feeding and Swallowing Functions: An Acoustic Analysis of Swallowing Sound in Late Preterm Infants

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jan 17, 2024
Registry last updated: Jan 17, 2024

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