CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Tactile/Kinaesthetic Massage Therapy on DXA Parameter of Preterm Infants

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

The effect of Tactile/Kinaesthetic massage therapy on weight gain and different components of growth, as assessed by anthropometric measurements and DXA scan, and correlate these components with serum IGF-1, leptin and adiponectin in preterm infants.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Weeks – 36 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Medically stable premature infants with gestational age at 28 to 37 weeks' admitted to the "grower" (step-down) nursery. Stability is defined as lack of need for supplemental oxygen, apneas and bradycardias, systemic antimicrobial therapy for infection, or a central line. On at least 100 ml/kg/d of feed (oral or tube feed) preterm formula. informed consent will be obtained from parents before enrollment in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * History of necrotizing enterocolitis, receipt of postnatal steroids, active infection, congenital malformations, chromosomal abnormality, intracranial hemorrhage more than (\>) grade 2, inborn errors of metabolism, meningitis or encephalopathy, need for surgery.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Growth parameter (Weight)

Timeframe: 5 days

Growth parameter (Length)

Timeframe: 5 days

Growth parameter (Head circumference)

Timeframe: 5 days

Growth parameter (Mid-arm circumference)

Timeframe: 5 days

Growth parameter (Ponderal Index)

Timeframe: 5 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03412578

SponsorMansoura University Children Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12

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Who can participate

Age range

35 Weeks – 36 Weeks

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.