Infantile ColicNCT05244291
Effect of Therapeutic Touch at Different Times on Infantile Colic According to Watson's Theory
A study testing Therapeutic Touch in people with Infantile Colic and Therapeutic Touch, run by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Aim: The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of therapeutic touch applied to infants with infantile colic at different times on infant colic scale score, crying and sleep duration, according to Watson's theory of human care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 8 weeksHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Infantile Colic, Therapeutic Touch
- What is being tested?
- Therapeutic Touch
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 96 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Mar 2022to 2 Aug 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 4 to 8 weeks
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Family volunteering to participate in the research
- The infant was born at term
- The infant is between 4 weeks and 8 weeks
- The birth weight is between 2500-4500 g
- The infant has been diagnosed with infantile colic by a physician
- Mothers' ability to read, write and speak Turkish
- New diagnosis of infantile colic
Who cannot join
- The baby has any chronic disease
- The baby has a congenital anomaly
- The mother has a diagnosed mental and mental problem
- Mother's smoking
- The diagnosis of infants with lactose intolerance by the physician
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Karaman Education and Research Hospital
Karaman
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Therapeutic Touch at Different Times on Colic Symptoms in Infants With Infantile Colic According to Watson's Theory of Human Care: A Randomized Controlled Study
Aim: The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of therapeutic touch applied to infants with infantile colic at different times on infant colic scale score, crying and sleep duration, according to Watson's theory of human care. Thus, it is aimed to contribute to the development of an effective care approach in eliminating or reducing the symptoms in infants with infantile colic.
Method: The study will be conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. The population of the study will be infants who come to the Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic and are diagnosed as infantile colic according to the evaluation of the pediatrician and have no other health problems. The infants will be divided into three groups as intervention (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks) and control groups according to stratified block randomization in the computer environment. After the randomization, therapeutic touch will be applied to the intervention group. No method will be applied to the control group.
Read the detailed description
The research will be carried out with three groups as intervention (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks) and control groups. Sample size of the study has been determined by the power analysis, in line with the results obtained from the studies which have been conducted using a similar research method. According to the analysis results, it has been calculated as 32 for each group and 96 in total. Mothers of the infants meeting the study inclusion criteria will be informed both in written and verbally. Written consent will be obtained. The infants will be divided into three groups according to block randomization in the computer environment. The randomization, therapeutic touch will be applied to the intervention group (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks). No method will be applied to the control group by the researcher. In obtaining research data, 4 tools will be used: "Mother-infant Information Form", "Infantile Colic Scale", Crying Time Registration Form and Sleep Time Registration Form.
- Conditions
- Infantile Colic, Therapeutic Touch
- Being tested
- Therapeutic Touch
- Keywords
- Therapeutic Touch, infantile colic, infant, Watson's Theory of Human Care, symptom, nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Colic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Therapeutic TouchOther
Therapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 3 times a week or 6 times in 2 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group 1 | Experimental | Therapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 3 times in 1 weeks. Receives: Other: Therapeutic Touch |
| Intervention Group 2 | Experimental | Therapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 6 times in 2 weeks. Receives: Other: Therapeutic Touch |
| Control Group | No intervention | The therapeutic touch will not be applied to the control group infants. However, the routine follow-up and behavior of the weekly baby will be evaluated to ensure that parents are blind. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Crying Time
Infants' weekly crying times will be recorded (Every day of the week). Weekly crying time will be taken.
Measured: In eight weeks.
Sleeping Time
Infants' weekly sleeping times will be recorded (Every day of the week). Weekly sleeping time will be taken.
Measured: In eight weeks.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Infantile Colic Scale
Ellet et al. (2002) developed a Likert-type scale to determine the factors causing colic and to diagnose colic. Cetinkaya and Başbakkal (2007) tested the validity and reliability of the scale for the Turkish population. The scale consists of 5 sub-dimensions and 19 items.The low total score average from the scale indicates that the colic decreases, and the high average score indicates that the colic increases. Infantile colic scale will be applied to all babies in the study when they complete these weeks.
Measured: In eight weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Feb 2022
- Study start25 Mar 2022
- Primary completion28 May 2022
- Study completion2 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Infantile ColicStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The study will be conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 96 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Selda Ateş Beşirik, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
- Investigators
- Selda Ateş Beşirik, Res. Assist. Dr., Principal investigator, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey UniversityEmine Geçkil, Professor, Study director, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05244291
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 05-2021/27
- Status last verified
- Aug 2022
- First submitted
- 8 Feb 2022
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Ates Besirik S, Geckil E. Effect of Therapeutic Touch Based on Watson's Human Care Theory Applied to Infants With Infantile Colic for Different Durations on Colic Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study. West J Nurs Res. 2026 May;48(5):516-528. doi: 10.1177/01939459261422813. Epub 2026 Mar 17.
PubMed 41845859
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Therapeutic Touch at Different Times on Colic Symptoms in Infants With Infantile Colic According to Watson's Theory of Human Care: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05244291
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 05-2021/27
- Conditions
- Infantile Colic, Therapeutic Touch
- Keywords
- Therapeutic Touch, infantile colic, infant, Watson's Theory of Human Care, symptom, nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 96 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Aim: The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of therapeutic touch applied to infants with infantile colic at different times on infant colic scale score, crying and sleep duration, according to Watson's theory of human care. Thus, it is aimed to contribute to the development of an effective care approach in eliminating or reducing the symptoms in infants with infantile colic.
Method: The study will be conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. The population of the study will be infants who come to the Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic and are diagnosed as infantile colic according to the evaluation of the pediatrician and have no other health problems. The infants will be divided into three groups as intervention (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks) and control groups according to stratified block randomization in the computer environment. After the randomization, therapeutic touch will be applied to the intervention group. No method will be applied to the control group.
Detailed description
The research will be carried out with three groups as intervention (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks) and control groups. Sample size of the study has been determined by the power analysis, in line with the results obtained from the studies which have been conducted using a similar research method. According to the analysis results, it has been calculated as 32 for each group and 96 in total. Mothers of the infants meeting the study inclusion criteria will be informed both in written and verbally. Written consent will be obtained. The infants will be divided into three groups according to block randomization in the computer environment. The randomization, therapeutic touch will be applied to the intervention group (The first group; the group in which therapeutic touch was applied for one week and the second group; the group in which the therapeutic touch was applied for two weeks). No method will be applied to the control group by the researcher. In obtaining research data, 4 tools will be used: "Mother-infant Information Form", "Infantile Colic Scale", Crying Time Registration Form and Sleep Time Registration Form.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- The study will be conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group 1 | Experimental | Other: Therapeutic TouchTherapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 3 times in 1 weeks. |
| Intervention Group 2 | Experimental | Other: Therapeutic TouchTherapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 6 times in 2 weeks. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –The therapeutic touch will not be applied to the control group infants. However, the routine follow-up and behavior of the weekly baby will be evaluated to ensure that parents are blind. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 8 weeks
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Family volunteering to participate in the research
- The infant was born at term
- The infant is between 4 weeks and 8 weeks
- The birth weight is between 2500-4500 g
- The infant has been diagnosed with infantile colic by a physician
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- The baby has any chronic disease
- The baby has a congenital anomaly
- The mother has a diagnosed mental and mental problem
- Mother's smoking
- The diagnosis of infants with lactose intolerance by the physician
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic TouchTherapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day. There will be a four-day break. The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 3 times a week or 6 times in 2 weeks. | Other | Intervention Group 1, Intervention Group 2 |
Primary outcome
Crying Time
Time frame: In eight weeks.
Infants' weekly crying times will be recorded (Every day of the week). Weekly crying time will be taken.
Sleeping Time
Time frame: In eight weeks.
Infants' weekly sleeping times will be recorded (Every day of the week). Weekly sleeping time will be taken.
1 secondary outcome
Infantile Colic Scale
Time frame: In eight weeks.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Aug 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41845859Ates Besirik S, Geckil E. Effect of Therapeutic Touch Based on Watson's Human Care Theory Applied to Infants With Infantile Colic for Different Durations on Colic Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Study. West J Nurs Res. 2026 May;48(5):516-528. doi: 10.1177/01939459261422813. Epub 2026 Mar 17.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Selda Ateş Beşirik, Res. Assist. Dr. principal investigator
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Emine Geçkil, Professor study director
Necmettin Erbakan University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Therapeutic Touch in people with Infantile Colic and Therapeutic Touch, run by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Crying Time (time frame: In eight weeks.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05244291, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2022.