CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Acupressure on Physiological Indicators, Oxygen Demand and Length of Hospital Stay in Premature Infants With Pulmonary Infiltration

Taiwan42 participantsStarted 2023-07-02

Plain-language summary

In 2020, 11.6% of newborns are delivered prematurely in Taiwan. Excessive sputum is a common symptom of respiratory complications in premature infants. Effective methods for reducing sputum secretion in premature infants need to be urgently explored.

Who can participate

Age range

32 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: * Newborn ≤32 weeks of gestational age * X-ray reporting pulmonary infiltration requiring suctioning * Treated with O2 nasal cannula or High-flow nasal cannula Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital pulmonary structural abnormalities * Muscular weakness * Heart disease, excluding Patent Ductus Arteriosus(PDA) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) * Abnormal bleeding conditions * Chest tube placement * Compromised skin integrity at the acupressure sites

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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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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

Frequency of sputum suction

Timeframe: The study outcomes were evaluated before and day 5, day 10, day 12 after the intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07187232

SponsorChanghua Christian Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-11

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Who can participate

Age range

32 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.