Nasogastric Tube in Premature Babies - Pain and Treatment

Norwegian University of Science and Technology24 enrolled

Overview

Does sucrose or pacifier influence pain in premature babies when a nasogastric tube is inserted?

A total of 24 premature babies are randomised to receive either placebo (sterile water), 30 % sucrose, or pacifier in a complete factorial, cross-over design. Pain is rated on the PIPP scale by observers blinded to the procedure other than use of pacifier.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Infant, Premature

Interventions

SucroseDRUG

30 % sucrose

PacifierDEVICE

sterile waterOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 DaysMax age: 8 WeeksHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 28 - 32 weeks gestational weeks * not on mechanical ventilation Exclusion Criteria: * high risk group regarding cerebral prognosis

Locations (1)

St. Olavs University Hospital

Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain measured on PIPP (Premature Infant Pain Profile) scale

Time frame: 4 week to complete

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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