The Effect of Positions on Physiological Parameters of Preterm Neonates Receiving Mechanical Vent… (NCT05509621) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Positions on Physiological Parameters of Preterm Neonates Receiving Mechanical Ventilation
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2022-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study was planned as an experimental study with a randomized crossover design to determine the effect of supine, prone, right lateral, left lateral, and quarter prone positions used during daily routine care in the neonatal intensive care unit on physiological parameters (oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate) of preterm neonates receiving mechanical ventilation.
Who can participate
Age range
28 Weeks – 36 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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INCLUSION CRITERIA
* A gestational age of 28-36 weeks ,
* Receiving mechanical ventilation (non-intubated),
* Volunteer consent of the parents of the preterm neonate to participate in the study.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
* Receiving mechanical ventilation and being intubated,
* Having any congenital and genetic disorders,
* Having a health problem that prevents positioning,
* Having a chest tube, umbilical catheter or PICC line,
* Receiving continuous sedative therapy, anticonvulsive therapy and cardiac drug therapy,
* Frequent changes in mechanical ventilator settings,
* A feeding frequency of more than three hours.
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
1
Heart Rate
Timeframe: 1 year
2
Oxygen Saturation
Timeframe: 1 year
3
Respiratory Rate
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05509621
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi