A total of 56 neonates with LBW will recruited by the convenience sampling to participate in this two group pre-test post-test, single blinded randomized clinical study. After the demographics, recruited NLBW will be randomly divided into two groups, group A and group B with block randomization. There will be four blocks, with the matrix design of 4X14 here 14 being rows. Each block contained 4 chits (2 chits for each group), totalling 56. The subjects will be allotted to the group based on the randomly chosen chit by their parents. Once the block will be allotted, next row block was opened. Thus, equal number of NLBW will be assigned to each group over time. Group A will be receiving multimodal sensory and kinesthetic stimulation (MSKS) and Group B will be receiving regular lifesaving hospital care. Group A will receive the interventions for 2 weeks period, totalling 10 sessions. Each session will last for 30 minutes duration.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
56
Auditory, tactile, visual, vestibular and oro motor stimulation
Passive range of movements, antigravity movements in prone and supine
Maintaining the vitals
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maharishi Markandeshwar Hospital
Ambāla, Haryana, India
Infant Neurological International Battery
Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB), the minimum and maximum values are 14 and 70 respectively, and higher scores mean a better outcome. Scores less than and equal to 48 is abnormal while greater than and equal to 66 means normal.
Time frame: Change from baseline and 2 weeks
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