CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Different Feeding Methods on Infants

Turkey (Türkiye)74 participantsStarted 2021-12-01

Plain-language summary

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of finger feeding and syringe feeding methods on infant weight, time to full oral feeding and breastfeeding success in preterm infants. H01: There is no difference between the weights of preterm babies fed by finger and by syringe. H02: There is no difference in the transition time between finger-fed and syringe-fed preterm babies to full oral feeding. H03: There is no difference between breastfeeding success between finger and syringe feeding methods.

Who can participate

Age range32 Weeks – 37 Weeks

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a gestational age between 32 weeks and 36+6 weeks, * Weighing 1500 g or more, * Having spontaneous breathing (can receive free oxygen, incubator oxygen), * Those who have been fed only by gavage or parenterally and are ready to switch to oral feeding, * Preterm babies whose parents were literate in Turkish and gave consent were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who were fed orally before the research, * Those who need noninvasive mechanical ventilation such as CPAP, * Babies with metabolic diseases were excluded from the study.

What they're measuring

Mother and Preterm Baby Introductory Information Form (APBTBF):

Timeframe: avarege four days

Preterm Baby Follow-up Form (PBIF):

Timeframe: avarege four days

Breastfeeding Diagnostic Measurement Tool (LATCH):

Timeframe: avarege four days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06737796

SponsorAydin Adnan Menderes University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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