U.S., Oct. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07207161) titled 'Single-Session Physiotherapy Versus Massage in Premature Infants' on Sept. 11.
Brief Summary: This study investigates the effects of a single-session physiotherapy intervention compared to massage in premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit. Premature babies are vulnerable to stress, pain, and sleep disturbances due to medical procedures and the intensive care environment. The study aims to evaluate whether physiotherapy or massage can reduce stress and pain, improve sleep, bilirubin levels, and cerebral oxygenation. Infants will be randomly assigned to three groups: control (routine care), massage, and phys...