Osteopathic Approach Into Neonatology Ward: the NE-O Model

Background Several studies have shown the effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on neonatal care in reducing length of stay, gastrointestinal problems, clubfoot complications and improving cranial asymmetry of infants affected by plagiocephaly. Despite several results obtained, there is still lack of standardized osteopathic evaluation and treatment procedures for newborns recovered in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

The aim of this research is to provide a guideline on osteopathic approach in treating hospitalized newborns. Specific evaluation tests and treatments have been developed to tailor osteopathic method according to preterm and term infants' needs, NICU environment, medical and paramedical assistance.

Study Overview

Study Type

Expanded Access

Contacts and Locations

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Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 months to 9 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • newborn admitted to neonatal intensive care unit
  • informed consent signed from parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

  • post surgery patients

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 10, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 16, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

July 18, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 16, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NE-O-prot

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