None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: EXPERIMENTAL GROUP:
Tactile stimulation
: daily Thrice,each session 5 minutes , for four weeks
Intervention2: Oromotor stimulation
: daily Thrice,each session 5 minutes , for four weeks
Sponsors
Saveetha college of physiotherapy Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Both sexes born at 28 -36 weeks of gestation (mild preterm). 2.Birth weight of 1000gms -2500gms within the first 48 hours. 3.APGAR score > 7 at 1stand 5th minute with no resuscitation required at birth. 4.Infants who are medically stable.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Premature infants with genetic and congenital anomalies. 2.Any infections, such as, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, septicemia and intracranial infections. 3.Hypothyroidism, inborn errors of metabolism 4.Any evidence of intra-ventricular hemorrhage/ central nervous system dysfunction. 5.Maternal history of high blood pressure, diabetes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Neurological Maturity 2.Weight gain 3.Physiological parameters. (Oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate).Timepoint: 0 week and after 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Weight gain 2.Physiological parameters. (Oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate).Timepoint: 0 week and after 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSenthil Kumar N
Saveetha college of physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed