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The Effects of Short Duration Kangaroo Mother Care on Neonatal Pain from Adhesive Tape Removal: A Randomized Controlled Trial Among Preterm Neonates Admitted to Tikur Anbessa Specialized and Gandhi Memorial Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kangaroo mother care alleviates neonatal pain from adhesive tape removal: A randomized controlled trial among preterm neonates

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202009770590788
Enrollment
160
Registered
2020-09-02
Start date
2018-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

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

Conditions

Paediatrics

Interventions

Kangaroo Mother Care

Sponsors

Addis Ababa Univerisity
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Neonates who were born between 28 and 36 completed weeks of gestation. The gestational age of the neonates was determined by using early ultrasound, Ballard's score or last normal menstrual period Neonates who were not on continuous positive airway pressure or prong oxygen support during the time of data collection Neonates who were not on phototheraphy treatment during data collection Neonates who had mothers who were capable of giving written informed consent and provide kangaroo mother care

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neonates who did not need adhesive tape removal Neonates who had visible or diagnosed congenital and neurological anomalies Neonates diagnosed with subgalial and intraventricular hemorrhage Neonates who went through surgery before the time of data collection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain during adhesive tape removal measured by using premature infant pain profile score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Feasibility of using for neonatal pain management

Countries

Ethiopia

Contacts

Public ContactYemisrach Belete

Woldia University

yemisrachbelete@gmail.com+251910659371

Outcome results

None listed

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