Telephonic calls to improve post-discharge practice of Kangaroo mother care

Periodic Telephonic boost (PTB) to enhance kangaroo mother care in the community- A randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056756

Enrollment

130

Registered

2023-08-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-09-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: P84- Other problems with newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: Mother-LBW infant dyads who will receive Periodic Telephonic boost (PTB): Duration of voice call- 5 minutes per call or as needed, Person- By first author, Frequency: First month after

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Birth Weight below 2 kg, delivered in JIPMER during study period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Major congenital malformations or surgical problem d) Hemodynamically unstable babies or mothers c) Birth weight less than 500 gm

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate whether Periodic Telephonic Boost (PTB) will improve the average duration of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) hours per day in the community compared to those who receive routine follow up.Timepoint: At 1 month,2 months post discharge	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the following parameters between intervention group & control group A. Weight gain at 1 month and 2 months post-discharge B. Exclusive breastfeeding rate at 6 months Timepoint: at 1 month, 2 months & 6 months post discharge	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Adhisivam B

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

adhisivam1975@yahoo.co.uk9488822113

Outcome results

None listed

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