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The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants
Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of massage therapy on sleep quality, stress, comfort, and vital signs in preterm infants (gestational age 35-37 weeks) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Van YYU Training and Research Hospital. Infants in the intervention group will receive a 15-minute massage three times a day for three consecutive days, while the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Premature Infant Comfort Scale, Neonatal Stress Scale, actigraphy for sleep monitoring, and vital sign measurements. The study aims to determine whether massage therapy can improve the overall well-being and development of preterm infants in NICU settings.
Official title: The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Months - 37 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-08-15
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2026-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Infant Massage Therapy
Preterm infants receive a standardized massage therapy protocol three times daily for 15 minutes over 3 days. The massage is applied by a trained nurse and includes legs, arms, and back following a structured sequence.
Locations (1)
Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
Van, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)