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Feeding Maturity in Preterm Infants
Sponsor: Acibadem University
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.
Official title: The Effect of Routine Versus Random Pacifier Administration Methods on Feeding Maturity in Preterm Infants
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Days - 28 Days
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2025-03-04
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2025-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Acıbadem University
Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)