Effect of Touch Methods in Preterm Infants During Endotracheal Aspiration

Endotracheal Aspiration Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effect of Yakson and Gentle Touch Method on Pain, Comfort and Physiological Parameters in Preterm Infants During Endotracheal Aspiration

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gentle human touch (GHT) and Yakson methods during endotracheal suctioning on pain, comfort and physiologic parameters response in preterm infants.

Clinical Trial Description

Background: Preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit are exposed to various painful procedures, so different non-pharmacological pain control techniques are used to alleviate pain.

Aims: To determine the effect of gentle human touch (GHT) and Yakson methods during endotracheal suctioning on pain, comfort and physiologic parameters response in preterm infants.

Design: A randomized controlled crossover trial. Setting: This study was conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit between July 2022 and June 2023.

Methods: Thirty neonates were enrolled in this study based on inclusion criteria. The samples were randomly received a sequence of suctioning with Yakson and GHT and routine care. Neonatal Pain Agitation and Sedation Scale and COMFORT neo were used to collect the data. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Endotracheal Aspiration
• Premature Birth

• NCT number: NCT06308991
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Izmir Democracy University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 1, 2022
• Completion date: June 1, 2023