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The Effects of Positive Touch on Self-Regulation Behaviors in Infants of Addicted Mothers

The Effects of Positive Touch on Self-Regulation Behaviors in Infants of Addicted Mothers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250719066556N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-11-24
Start date
2025-12-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Neonates born with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:In this group, in addition to routine care, infants receive positive touch twice daily. This intervention is performed after feeding and while the infant is awake. T

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Days to 28 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All neonates whose mothers are addicted Admission to the neonatal intensive care unit Gestational age 34 to 38 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Parental non-consent to participate in the study Diagnosis of severe cardiovascular disorders, sepsis, and metabolic diseases and mechanical ventilation before the start of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Infant self-regulatory behaviors. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the intervention on the first day of hospitalization and the last day of the intervention. Method of measurement: Infant Behavior Observation Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Shamsi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

shmsyzhra@gmail.com+98 34 3132 5220

Outcome results

None listed

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