sucking in preterm infants

The effect of oral massage on independent sucking time in premature infants

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200105046018N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-01-14

Start date

2019-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-24

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Conditions

sucking in preterm infants.

Interventions

Intervention group: This group of infants receive a Beckmann massage program once a day in the rehabilitation clinic setting and twice at home by the mother..

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Days to 180 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Disability in independent sucking and feeding through intubation for at least one month after birth ???? ?? ?? ????? ??? 28 ?? 32 ????

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of oral maxillary anomalies and cleft palate Respiratory problems and unstable vital conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time of acquisition independent sucking. Timepoint: Once a week, one week from the start of the program. Method of measurement: Ability to suck ten times independently of mother's breast or glass.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElahe Farmani

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

elahe.farmani@bums.ac.ir+98 56 3238 1400

Outcome results

None listed

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