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The Effect of Two Non-Pharmacological Methods on Pain During Retinopathy Examination

RecruitingNAAges 28 Weeks - 33 WeeksAllSinem Basdemir
NCT06694103 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effect of reverse kangaroo care position and ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) position applied during ROP examination in premature infants on pain. The main questions it aims to answer are as follows: 1. Is the reverse kangaroo care position effective in reducing the pain of premature infants during the ROP examination? 2. Is the reverse kangaroo care position more effective in reducing the pain of premature infants compared to the ROP position during the ROP examination? Researchers will determine the effect of reverse kangaroo care position and ROP position applied during premature retinopathy examination in premature infants with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks on pain in infants. * The infants of parents who volunteer to participate in the study will be divided into two groups as Reverse Kangaroo Care Positio

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational age \<34 weeks, * Birth weight ≤ 2500 grams, * No painful interventions at least 1 hour before the ROP examination, * Fed at least 1 hour before the ROP examination, * Premature infants whose parents consented to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a condition that prevents pain assessment (intracranial hemorrhage, neuromotor developmental delay etc.) * Any congenital anomaly (eye, neurological, etc.), * Have a diagnosed hearing problem, * A different painful procedure was performed at least one hour before the ROP examination, * Administration of an analgesic/sedative medication before the examination, * Premature infants whose parents did not consent to participate in the study.
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What it tests

  • Reverse Kangaroo Care Position
  • ROP Position
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Where

1 site
Izmır Provincial Health Directorate Bakircay University Cigli Regional Educational Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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