Effect of KMC on Neurobehavior of Preterm Neonates

Neonatal Neurobehavior Clinical Trial

Official title:
Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care and Its Duration on Neurobehavioral Performance and Stress Response of Preterm Neonates

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This prospective cohort study was conducted on stable preterm infants (31 to 35 weeks gestation). Neonates were subjected to either daily KMC for 60 minutes, daily KMC for 120 minutes or conventional care (controls) for at least 7 days. Neonates were evaluated by Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) at 36 weeks gestation. Salivary cortisol was measured before and after first KMC session and after 7 days.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Neonatal Neurobehavior

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03740594
Study type	Interventional
Source	Ain Shams University
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 1, 2016
Completion date	February 1, 2018

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