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Comparison of intensity of pain during examinations of preterm newborns undergoing retinopathy of prematurity screening between Reverse-Kangaroo Mother Care and conventional positioning on cradle.

Effectiveness of the Reverse-Kangaroo Mother Care position as a non-pharmacological method for reducing pain during retinopathy of prematurity screening in pre-term newborns in comparison to conventional position: A comparative study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081362
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H351- Retinopathy of prematurity

Interventions

Intervention1: Reverse Kangaroo Mother Care Procedure: Reverse Kangaroo Mother Care (R-KMC) is an innovative adaptation of the traditional Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method, specifically designed to e

Sponsors

Maharaja Agrasen Medical College Agroha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All the pre term infants undergoing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening Examination whose parents have given consent for the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre-Term Infants will be excluded from the study if they need any respiratory support, inotropic support or are born with significant congenital disabilities.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Premature Infant Pain Profile during Retinopathy of Prematurity screening in pre-term newborns in the Reverse-Kangaroo Mother Care position.Timepoint: Baseline Just 1 minute before and 1 minute After the Procedure.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The physiological Parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate & crying during Retinopathy of Prematurity screening in pre-term newborns in the Reverse-Kangaroo Mother Care (R-KMC) position.Timepoint: Baseline 1 minute Before & 1 minute after the Procedure—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDhruv Kumar

Maharaja Agrasen Medical College

drsgodara2003@gmail.com7014197954

Outcome results

None listed

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