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NCT number NCT03280381
Other study ID # 978912-3
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date August 15, 2017
Est. completion date September 25, 2018

Study information

Verified date August 2019
Source PATH
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The investigators will establish an evidence base for the Nifty Feeding Cup by evaluating its effectiveness and caregiver satisfaction. The investigators will conduct a randomized crossover trial that compares the Nifty Feeding Cup to a standardized, generic medicine cup used to feed preterm infants with breastfeeding difficulties at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana.


Description:

The investigators aim to compare the Nifty Feeding Cup to a standardized, generic cup in up to 200 preterm infants. The aim and hypotheses were selected based on the most informative outcomes given the scope of the funding. The investigators will test the hypotheses that Nifty Feeding Cup feeding compared to generic cup feeding will result in:

1. Less spillage

2. Greater caregiver satisfaction

3. Shorter duration of feeds


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 200
Est. completion date September 25, 2018
Est. primary completion date September 25, 2018
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

Infant

- Born preterm (<37 weeks gestational age) at time of birth

- Corrected gestational age is <37 weeks per the modified Dubowitz score on date of enrollment

- Diagnosed with feeding difficulties

- Patient in the mother-baby unit at KATH

- Clinically indicated to start cup feeding (including an infant who has a nasogastric tube and is cup feeding or indicated to start cup feeding)

- Has an anticipated hospital stay that is at least 48 hours

Caregiver:

- At least 18 years of age

- One of the following biologic family members of the infant (Mother, Grandmother, Aunt)

- Self-identifies as the primary feeder of the infant

- Prior experience feeding the potential infant participant with nipple feeding (e.g. breast feeding, bottle feeding) or nasogastric [NG] tube

- Verifies willingness to comply with all study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

Infant

- Congenital anomaly except for minor anomalies (e.g. an extra digit or ear tag is okay)

- Other condition or situation that makes infant unlikely to be able to comply with study procedures. Examples include the infant anticipated to not be in hospital long enough, infant has a suspected intestinal obstruction, or necrotizing enterocolitis.

- No mother, grandmother, or aunt caregiver available to participate in study

- Enrolled in another study at KATH that would interfere with his/her ability to participate in this study.

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Nifty feeding cup
The 40 mL Nifty Feeding Cup features an extended reservoir off the lip of the cup that holds a small bolus of milk, ensuring efficient delivery of milk, is made of a durable, soft, silicone material that protects the infant's mouth from injury, has embossed measurements help with tracking volume and intake of milk, is ergonomically designed for frequent use and to enhance finger and wrist control of milk flow and is made from a quick-drying, ultraviolet radiation-resistant, durable, affordable silicone that can be boiled for sterilization. Mothers can directly express into the cup, reducing possible cross-contamination from other containers.
Generic medicine cup
The generic cup that will be used in this study is a small medicine cup 30 ml in size.Small medicine cups are manufactured by a variety of manufacturers and are commonly used in health facilities to feed breastmilk to infants who are having breastfeeding difficulties. The cups are generally translucent, calibrated with a variety of measurements including 2.5-30 mL.

Locations

Country Name City State
Ghana Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Kumasi

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
PATH Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Seattle Children's Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Ghana, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Caregiver Satisfaction [Immediate] Caregiver's satisfaction will be the cup she prefers, which will be recorded in the In-Hospital Preference Survey completed after the caregiver has finished the feeding portion of the study. Data refers to number of caregivers who prefer the Nifty Cup. 24-36 hours
Primary Spillage Spillage will be reported as a percent with the amount of milk in grams spilled/mopped up divided by the total amount of milk weighed in grams less the total amount of milk not used. Each caregiver-infant pair will be provided with a bib cloth for each observed feeding. The bib cloth will be weighed before and after each feed and the weights recorded on the Feeding Assessment form. The difference between the pre and post weights will be used as the measure of the amount spilled. A digital scale will be used to measure the milk weight, which will be recorded in grams. 24-36 hours
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