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Can a gentle touch soothe preterm babies on breathing machines?

NCT ID NCT07773896

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tarsus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether infant massage can improve comfort and physiological stability in late preterm infants receiving nCPAP, a form of non-invasive breathing support. Ninety infants will be divided into three groups: one receiving 5-minute massages twice daily, another receiving 10-minute massages twice daily, and a control group receiving standard care only. Researchers will measure comfort levels, heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature before and after each session over three days. The goal is to see if massage, and at what duration, helps these fragile newborns feel better and stay stable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Infant massage
What this could lead to
If effective, massage could become a simple, drug-free way to improve comfort and physiological stability in preterm infants on breathing support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study, and results may not apply to all preterm infants. Massage must be performed carefully to avoid disturbing the baby's stability.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 day to 1 month

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Newborns must: * Be between 34⁰/₇ and 36⁶/₇ weeks of gestation, * Be receiving nCPAP support, * Be hemodynamically stable, * Have started enteral feeding, * Have no congenital anomalies, * Their parents must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Newborns who: * Are receiving invasive mechanical ventilation, * Have undergone a surgical procedure, * Have a neurological disorder or a serious congenital anomaly, * Are receiving sedatives or neuromuscular blocking agents, * Whose clinical condition is not suitable for massage, * Who have a dermatological condition that could compromise skin integrity or a skin lesion that could interfere with massage, * Who have medical device-related pressure injuries caused by nCPAP.

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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Neonatal Preterm

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  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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