Medium-chain Triglyceride Oil Massage on Growth in Preterm
NCT ID: NCT04281563
Last Updated: 2020-02-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
48 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-07-07
2019-07-06
Brief Summary
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Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in the newborn center of a regional hospital in Taiwan. Preterm infants weighing between 1500 and 2000 g were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups: the MCT oil massage, massage alone and no massage groups. The massages were given three times per day for 7 consecutive days. Weight, length and head circumference were measured in the three groups at birth and on study days 1 to 7.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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the MCT oil massage
The neonates received massage with MCT oil. The 10-min massage intervention consisted of two 5-min phases: tactile and kinesthetic stimulation, which were given three times a day for 7 consecutive days.
massage with MCT oil (group 1)
Two trained nurse took turns performing standardized massage techniques in group 1 and group 2. The difference was that in group 1, the neonates received massage with MCT oil, and in group 2, the neonates received massage without using the oil. The 10-min massage intervention consisted of two 5-min phases: tactile and kinesthetic stimulation (13), which were given three times a day for 7 consecutive days. The massage force was approximately 300 grams, and the massager practiced applying the pressure by using a food scale. The massage was given in the prone and supine positions, and the actions included gentle touching of the head, back and limbs for five 1-min periods, followed by six passive flexion/extension movements lasting 10 s apiece for each arm, then each leg, and finally both legs together for a total of five 1-min periods. Premature infants in the oil massage group received massage with 10 mL/kg/day of MCT oil divided equally into three applications.
massage alone
The neonates received massage without MCT oil. The 10-min massage intervention consisted of two 5-min phases: tactile and kinesthetic stimulation, which were given three times a day for 7 consecutive days.
massage with MCT oil (group 1)
Two trained nurse took turns performing standardized massage techniques in group 1 and group 2. The difference was that in group 1, the neonates received massage with MCT oil, and in group 2, the neonates received massage without using the oil. The 10-min massage intervention consisted of two 5-min phases: tactile and kinesthetic stimulation (13), which were given three times a day for 7 consecutive days. The massage force was approximately 300 grams, and the massager practiced applying the pressure by using a food scale. The massage was given in the prone and supine positions, and the actions included gentle touching of the head, back and limbs for five 1-min periods, followed by six passive flexion/extension movements lasting 10 s apiece for each arm, then each leg, and finally both legs together for a total of five 1-min periods. Premature infants in the oil massage group received massage with 10 mL/kg/day of MCT oil divided equally into three applications.
no massage groups
no intervention
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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massage with MCT oil (group 1)
Two trained nurse took turns performing standardized massage techniques in group 1 and group 2. The difference was that in group 1, the neonates received massage with MCT oil, and in group 2, the neonates received massage without using the oil. The 10-min massage intervention consisted of two 5-min phases: tactile and kinesthetic stimulation (13), which were given three times a day for 7 consecutive days. The massage force was approximately 300 grams, and the massager practiced applying the pressure by using a food scale. The massage was given in the prone and supine positions, and the actions included gentle touching of the head, back and limbs for five 1-min periods, followed by six passive flexion/extension movements lasting 10 s apiece for each arm, then each leg, and finally both legs together for a total of five 1-min periods. Premature infants in the oil massage group received massage with 10 mL/kg/day of MCT oil divided equally into three applications.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. weight between 1500 and 2000 g after enrollment;
3. medically stable condition;
4. ≥120 cc per day feeding.
Exclusion Criteria
2. skin disease;
3. requirement for mechanical ventilation;
4. requirement for O2 therapy;
5. presence of fracture.
28 Weeks
37 Weeks
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Chiayi Christian Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital
Chiayi City, , Taiwan
Countries
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References
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Liao YC, Wan YH, Chen PH, Hsieh LY. Efficacy of medium-chain triglyceride oil massage on growth in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial: A CONSORT-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Jul 30;100(30):e26794. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000026794.
Other Identifiers
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106041
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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