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NCT Number: NCT06436404

Hammock Position and Kangaroo Care

This study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of two positions that may have an effect on pain, stress, comfort and physiological parameters in premature infants.

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Key information

Conditions

Infant Development Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Neurologic Manifestations Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Labor, Premature Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy Complications Premature Premature Birth Signs and Symptoms Urogenital Diseases

Age range

32 week–36 week

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University

Niğde, Center, 51000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Providing adequate therapeutic positioning in preterms can minimize postural abnormalities and asymmetries associated with prematurity and NICU stay, as well as support the development of spontaneous and functional motor abilities of infants. Studies show that positioning directly affects cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep-wake states. When the literature is examined; Although the vital signs, pain levels and comfort levels of babies in the NICU have been examined in many applications, the number of studies comparing the hammock position and Kangaroo care in preterms is very limited. Therefore, this study will try to determine the effect of hammock position and kangaroo care on the pain, stress, comfort and physiological parameters of the infants. It is thought that the study will provide new data to the literature and lead to many researches.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Infants having at least 2 days of inpatient treatment from,
  • Infants 32-36+6. being born during the gestational week,
  • Infants not receiving a medical diagnosis other than prematurity (serious respiratory, cardiological, endocrine and metabolic problems, hearing problems, hypoglycemia and sepsis),
  • Apgar score above 6 at the 5th minute Infants will included.

Exclusion criteria

  • Infants having at least 2 days of inpatient treatment from,
  • Infants 32-36+6. being born during the gestational week,
  • Infants not receiving a medical diagnosis other than prematurity (serious respiratory, cardiological, endocrine and metabolic problems, hearing problems, hypoglycemia and sepsis),
  • Apgar score above 6 at the 5th minute Infants will included.

Treatment and study plan

Hammock intervention

Other

It is a hammock made of 100% cotton fabric that prevents heat loss and has an internal apparatus to support the position, which can be adapted to the incubator by the researchers.

Kangaroo care intervention

Other

In the clinic, the baby will receive kangaroo care with his mother in a quiet room with reduced lighting.

Primary outcomes

  1. Determining the descriptive characteristics of babies

    Time frame: 1 hour

    1- Infant Introductory Form: The form includes introductory information about the baby (Postnatal day, gestational age, birth weight (g), weight on the day of the intervention, type of birth, gender, postnatal age, physiological weight loss, feeding style, 1st and 5th minute Apgar score, maternal age. It consists of questions containing).

  2. Hammock position and Kangaroo care increase comfort level in preterm infants

    Time frame: 1 hour

    2- The COMFORT-behavior scale (COMFORTneo): It is a Likert-type scale developed to be used in evaluating the sedation and comfort needs, pain and distress of newborns monitored in intensive care. The scale was revised for newborns. High scores indicate that the baby is not comfortable and needs interventions to provide comfort.

  3. Hammock position and Kangaroo care decrease pain and stress level in preterm infants

    Time frame: 1 hour

    3- ALPS-Neo "Newborn Pain and Stress Assessment Scale": The scale was developed in 2014 to evaluate pain and stress in premature and term newborns. Measurement is made through observation. As the score obtained increases, stress and pain increase.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hammock position and Kangaroo care support physiological stability in premature infants.

    Time frame: 1 hour

    1- Physiological Parameter Tracking Chart The follow-up chart prepared by the researcher is a form in which physiological parameters such as heart rate (min), oxygen saturation (%SpO2), body temperature (°C), respiratory rate (min) are recorded. Measurements will be taken 3 times in total: before, during and after the hammock position and kangaroo care application. A monitor device used in clinical routine will be used to measure physiological parameters.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Other

Collaborators

  • Selcuk University

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Two Different Positions on Pain, Stress, Comfort and Physiological Parameters of the Premature Infants: Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 31, 2024
Registry last updated
May 25, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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