Effect of Kinesio-taping Technique on Oral Feeding in Late Preterm Infants (NCT06208228) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Kinesio-taping Technique on Oral Feeding in Late Preterm Infants
Turkey (Türkiye)74 participantsStarted 2018-01-01
Plain-language summary
Difficulty in feeding among late preterm infants is one of the most significant factors contributing to prolonged hospitalization and re-admissions. By providing support to the sucking and swallowing muscles early in their development, the maturation process can be expedited, allowing for the safe early discharge of preterm infants.
This study aims to investigate the effects of the Kinesio taping technique on feeding muscles and assess feeding and swallowing function in late preterm infants using acoustic analysis of swallowing sounds.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 4 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Infants born in Baskent University Ankara Hospital,
* age between 34-36.6 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infants with multiple kongenital anomaly,
* hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy,
* intraventricular and intracranial hemorrhage,
* necrotizing enterocolitis,
* tracheoesophageal fistula,
* diaphragmatic hernia,
* hydrocephalus,
* respiratory distress.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
the number of swallows of the baby during feeding
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year