Effects of Music-Based Interventions on Sleep Patterns and Physiological Responses in Premature Newborns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Music therapy-particularly lullabies-has been a traditional approach used for centuries to help infants fall asleep. It is believed that music and lullabies promote relaxation by regulating respiration and heart rate in infants, reducing stress responses, and thereby enhancing sleep quality. In recent years, there has been growing interest in music-based interventions in neonatal intensive care units, as these methods offer non-invasive, easily applicable, and cost-effective alternatives. However, research findings on the effects of music therapy and lullabies on neonatal sleep are varied. Due to the physiological and behavioral differences in preterm infants, their responses to music-based interventions may differ from those of term infants. Therefore, comprehensive evaluations of studies involving both preterm and term neonates are crucial for synthesizing current evidence and guiding healthcare professionals.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effects of lullaby and music therapy interventions on sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep onset latency in both preterm and term neonates, and to provide an up-to-date summary of the existing literature.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Sevgili Beyazgül Beyazgül Sevgi, Yükseklisans
- Phone Number: +90 546 920 81 71
- Email: svg_hll_byzgl@outlook.com
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Premature infants who are clinically stable and between 26 and 37 weeks' gestational age.
- Infants monitored in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- A music-based intervention
- Sleep outcomes and/or physiological parameters measured.
- Randomised controlled design Full-text studies are available.
Exclusion Criteria:
Non-neonatal infants (aged over 28 days). Term infants (≥37 weeks).
- Non-neonatal age groups
- Only assessing secondary outcomes, such as parental anxiety or caregiver stress
- Case reports, conference abstracts, letters, etc.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
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1
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Lullaby and/or Music Therapy Group
Other Sound-Based Interventions Group
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Sleep Quality in Neonates
Time Frame: During or within 24 hours after the intervention period
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- Weight gain Sleep-related indicators: sleep duration, duration of quiet sleep, sleep-wake cycle and brain activity, as measured by aEEG.
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During or within 24 hours after the intervention period
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- İstanbul Universty Cerrahpaşa
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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