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Maternal Odor as a Developmental Care Intervention for Apnea of Prematurity
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Summary
Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common complications in preterm infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units. This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of maternal odor exposure as a developmental care intervention on apnea frequency, physiological parameters, and growth outcomes in preterm infants. Sixty preterm infants were randomly assigned to either a maternal odor intervention group or a routine care control group. The intervention group received maternal odor using a cotton cloth carrying the mother's natural scent for five consecutive days. The primary outcome was the daily number of apnea episodes. Secondary outcomes included oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, weight, and head circumference.
Official title: PRETERM YENİDOĞANLARDA ANNE KOKUSUNUN APNE GELİŞİMİNE, FİZYOLOJİK PARAMETRELERE VE KİLO ALIMINA ETKİSİ
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Days - 28 Days
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2022-11-01
Completion Date
2023-06-01
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Maternal odor
Maternal odor exposure was provided using a cotton cloth carrying the mother's natural body odor. The cloth was placed approximately 10-15 cm from the infant's head during routine care for five consecutive days. The cloth was replaced every 8 hours to maintain the maternal odor.
Locations (1)
Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)