Investigating the effect of massage on weight gain of preterm infants

The effect of olive oil massage on weight gain in preterm infants

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240317061319N1

Enrollment

120

Registered

2024-04-21

Start date

2024-04-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Prematurity.

Interventions

Intervention group: Babies massaged with olive oil.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Days to 14 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Premature infants

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Respiratory distress Underlying disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Baby's weight. Timepoint: The effect of olive oil massage on baby's weight on days 7, 10, 14. Method of measurement: Using a digital scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMina Sarreshtedar

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

minasareshtedar@gmail.com+98 45 3372 4549

Outcome results

None listed

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