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This study is helpful in knowing the effect of oral massage among preterm infants between 28-34 weeks of gestation who are on nasogastric tube feed to improve the sucking reflex of the infants so that they can transit early from nasogastric tube feed to full paladai feed.

Effect of an oral stimulation program on oral feeding among preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/09/015701
Enrollment
36
Registered
2018-09-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

Interventions

Intervention1: oral stimulation program: Oral stimulation will be done by mother 3 times a day before nasogastric tube feed for 7 consecutive days among preterm infants. Hand hygiene will be taught to

Sponsors

Archana Singh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Infants who are born between 28-34 weeks of gestation with stable vital signs and receiving tube feed.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Infants who have undergone surgery, with any congenital anomalies, and who are critically ill.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study will help to know the transition time from nasogastric tube feed to full paladai feed.Timepoint: 7 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The study will improve oromotor skills of preterm infants.Timepoint: 7 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrPVetriselvi

College of Nursing, JIPMER, Puducherry.

vetriselvijipmer1967@gmail.com9894459434

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026