Effect of an Oral Stimulation Program on Early Transition to Oral Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011493

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-20

Start date

2026-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-07-20

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others : This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial designed to evaluate the effects of an oral stimulation program on early transition to oral feeding in preterm infants. The interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Preterm infants born at or after 26 weeks of gestation ? Preterm infants born before 34 weeks of gestation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Preterm infants receiving invasive mechanical ventilation ? Preterm infants requiring continuous enteral feeding or fasting due to gastrointestinal problems ? Preterm infants with uncorrected facial or airway structural anomalies ? Preterm infants with significant neurological disorders ? Preterm infants with medical conditions for which oral feeding is deemed inappropriate by the clinical team

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postmenstrual Age at Initiation of Oral Feeding;Postmenstrual Age at Achievement of Full Oral Feeding;Time to Full Oral Feeding	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Weight Gain; Length of Hospital Stay	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDonghee Park

Pusan National University

suhooabcd@naver.com+82-51-512-0311

Outcome results