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Pacifier timing may boost preemie feeding skills

NCT ID NCT07273266

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving a pacifier to preterm infants at set times before feeding helps them feed better compared to giving it at random times. Researchers will track feeding maturity, weight gain, and how long babies stay in the hospital. The goal is to find a simple way to support feeding development in premature babies.

What this could mean

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Active substance
pacifier (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help preterm babies feed better and leave the hospital sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 babies, so results may not apply to all preemies. The difference between the two pacifier schedules might be too small to matter.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 62 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

0 to 28 days

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm * who are clinically stable, and * who are within the first day of initiating enteral feeding. Exclusion Criteria: * Newborns who have a contraindication to pacifier use * have comorbid medical conditions * who are intubated * have congenital anomalies

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Conditions

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Premature Birth

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Feeding Non nutritive sucking Preterm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acıbadem University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34750, Turkey (Türkiye)

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