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Effect of Earmuffs on Physiological Stability, Sleep-Wake States, and Weight Gain in Preterm Neonates

11. november 2026 oppdatert av: Marwa Yasir alwan, University of Baghdad

Effect of Earmuffs on Physiological Stability, Sleep-Wake States, and Weight Gain in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to evaluate the effect of earmuffs on physiological stability, sleep-wake states, and weight gain in preterm neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study will compare preterm neonates receiving earmuffs in addition to routine nursing care with those receiving routine nursing care alone. Physiological stability will be assessed by measuring heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature. Sleep-wake states will be assessed using the Anderson Behavioral State Scoring (ABSS) system, and weight gain will be evaluated through body-weight measurements. The study may provide evidence on the potential role of earmuffs as a supportive nursing intervention for preterm neonates.

Studieoversikt

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Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Preterm neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) may be exposed to environmental noise generated by monitoring devices, alarms, respiratory support equipment, and routine staff activities. Because preterm neonates have immature physiological and neurological systems, protecting their developmental environment is an important aspect of neonatal supportive care.

Earmuffs may help reduce neonates' exposure to environmental noise. However, their effects on physiological stability, sleep-wake states, and weight gain need further evaluation. This study will investigate these outcomes to contribute evidence on the potential role of earmuffs in supportive nursing care for preterm neonates.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

80

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1 dag til 2 uker (Barn)

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Preterm neonates born at 28-36 completed weeks of gestation. 2. Neonates admitted to the NICU and requiring incubator care. 3. Clinically stable preterm neonates.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Neonates requiring mechanical ventilation. 2. Neonates with congenital anomalies 3. Neonates with neurological or brain disorders 4. Neonates with severe sepsis

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Støttende omsorg
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Ingen (Open Label)

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Earmuff Intervention Group

Preterm neonates receive earmuffs in addition to routine nursing care.

External neonatal earmuffs will be used as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce preterm neonates' exposure to environmental noise in the neonatal intensive care unit. The earmuffs will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions and the study protocol. The intervention group will receive earmuffs in addition to routine neonatal care.

Ingen inngripen: Control Group

Preterm neonates receive routine nursing care alone, without the earmuff intervention.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Sleep-Wake States in Preterm Neonates
Tidsramme: Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.

(ABSS) system.Sleep-wake states will be assessed using the Anderson Behavioral State Scale (ABSS). The scale ranges from 1 to 12. Scores from 1-4 indicate sleep states, 5-7 indicate awake states, and 8-12 indicate restless states. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome (more restless/fussy), while lower scores indicate a better outcome (deep sleep).

Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.
Heart Rate in Preterm Neonates
Tidsramme: Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.

Heart rate will be measured in beats per minute (bpm) using a pulse oximeter.

Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.
Respiratory Rate in Preterm Neonates
Tidsramme: intervention.Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.

Respiratory rate will be measured by direct observation for one minute (counting breaths per minute).

intervention.Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) in Preterm Neonates
Tidsramme: Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.

Oxygen saturation will be measured as a percentage (%) using a pulse oximeter.

Daily for 5 days (each daily intervention session lasts 4 hours). For each session, measurements will be taken at: 2 minutes pre-intervention, during intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 1 hour post-intervention.

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Weight Gain in Preterm Neonates
Tidsramme: Baseline (Day 1), Day 5 (end of intervention), and Day 10 (follow-up).

Body weight will be measured in grams using a calibrated neonatal weighing scale, and weight change will be assessed.

Baseline (Day 1), Day 5 (end of intervention), and Day 10 (follow-up).

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Antatt)

20. november 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

20. februar 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

15. juli 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

4. november 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

11. november 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

12. november 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

12. november 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

11. november 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. november 2026

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Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • UOB-EARMUFFS-2026

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