Clinical Trial

Feeding Maturity in Preterm Infants

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Record status
This record was last updated December 9, 2025 (before its estimated July 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two pacifier-use strategies-routine 5-minute pacifier use prior to each feeding versus random 30-minute pacifier use at any time of day, independent of feeding-on feeding maturity in preterm infants. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H1: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on feeding maturity in preterm infants. H2: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on discharge weight in preterm infants. H3: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on the length of hospital stay in preterm infants. H4: The routine use of a pacifier prior to feeding has a positive effect on the gestational age at discharge in preterm infants.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07273266
Lead Sponsor Acibadem University
Conditions Preterm, Feeding, Non Nutritive Sucking
Enrollment 62 participants
Start Date 2025-03-04
Primary Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-09