Clinical trials: Non-nutritive Sucking
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Oro-myofunctional Characteristics and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants With Down Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterised by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep, inducing breathing disturbances that can result in oxygen desaturation and frequent arousals.
- Trial name
- OMF21 (NCT07195253)
- Testing
- Polysomnography (PSG) to explore OSA, Oro-myo-functional clinical evaluation, Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Postural Balance, Gait
Efficacy of Non-Nutritive Sucking (NNS) on Balance and Gait Measured in 12-42 Month-Old Healthy Children Over 36 Months
No one disputes that fetal sucking in the womb is a natural human right. Available information on whether, how and when to stop children's sucking habits comes from popular cultural misunderstandings and lack of sound…
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Gait, Non-nutritive Sucking, Sleep
- Trial name
- NNSbenefits (NCT03801785)
- Testing
- Pacifier
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Infant, Premature
Non-Nutritive Sucking vs Non-Nutritive Sucking Combined With Breast Milk on the Neonatal Comfort
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of the use of non-nutritive sucking vs non-nutritive sucking combined with breast milk on neonatal comfort during diaper change in preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT05097495
- Testing
- Only NNS, NNS Combined with Breast Milk
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Infant,Premature, Infant Development
Non-nutritive Sucking and Breastfeeding in Preterm Infants
The main objective of this study is to assess whether non-nutritive sucking on an emptied breast will lead to more success with direct breastfeeding than non-nutritive sucking on a pacifier in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Infant Development, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT03434743
- Testing
- Rehabilitative, Active Comparator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Sandra Fucile
Newborn, Neonatal Screening
Autonomic Nervous System Reactivity of the Newborn After a Nociceptive Stress: Interest of Sucrose and Non-nutritive Sucking
The management of the pain is a constant care concern in neonatal and maternity units. Many studies show an interest in the use of sugar solutions to reduce nociception during painful events in infants.
- Trial name
- BBSUCROSE (NCT02374281)
- Testing
- Glucose sucking, Water sucking, No sucking
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Preterm Birth
Comparison of Non-nutritive Suck (NNS) Measures to Clinical Estimates of Suck and Feeding Readiness in Preterm Infants
This is a research study to quantitatively assess the development of non-nutritive suck (NNS) and feeding readiness in preterm infants using a novel device, the NTrainer©, and to compare this with two clinical assessment tools…
- Trial name
- NCT01069731
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- KC BioMediX, Inc
Feeding Difficulties, Sucking Behavior
Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention vs. Pacifier for Oral Feeding Transition in Preterm Infants
This study compares three approaches to help premature babies learn to feed by mouth: a special mouth exercise program (called PIOMI), using a pacifier, and standard care.
- Conditions
- Feeding Difficulties, Sucking Behavior, Premature
- Trial name
- PIOMI (NCT07460089)
- Testing
- Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention (PIOMI), Pacifier Use (Non-Nutritive Sucking)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Anterior Open Bite
Palatal Crib Versus Bonded Spurs in Early Treatment of Anterior Open Bite Caused by Non-nutritive Sucking Habits: RCT
The study evaluates the effects of palatal crib versus bonded spurs in the early treatment of anterior open bite caused by non-nutritive sucking habits.
- Trial name
- NCT05313399
- Testing
- Palatal Crib, bonded spur
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reem Hatem Shams
Non-nutritive Sucking
Weighted Pacifier Vs. Non-Weighted Pacifier
This study will determine if it is beneficial to use a weighted pacifier in neonates.
- Trial name
- NCT04095702
- Testing
- Weighted Pacifier, Non-Weighted Pacifier
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
Child Behavior
Prevalence of NNSH in a Group of Egyptian Children Aged 3-8 Years Old in Giza Governorate: A Cross Sectional Study.
1. Prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) in a group of Egyptian children aged 3-8 years old in Giza Governorate. 2. Assessment of factors associated with NNSH.
- Trial name
- NNSH (NCT03054493)
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 1,023 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Premature, Nutrition Disorders
Comparison of the Effects of Oral Stimulation and Non-nutritive Sucking Practices
This study, it was aimed to compare the effects of oral stimulation and non-nutritive sucking practices on the transition to full oral feeding in babies with a gestational age of 26-32 weeks.
- Conditions
- Premature, Nutrition Disorders, Sucking Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT05249179
- Testing
- Pacifier, Oral stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Heart Defects, Congenital
CTICU Pacifier Activated Music Player and Mother's Voice
The purpose of this study is to determine if intensive training of Non-Nutritive Suck (NNS) using contingent positive reinforcement with mother's voice can improve the feeding outcomes of infants with congenital heart defect…
- Trial name
- NCT03035552
- Testing
- Pacifier activated music player
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Swallowing Disorder, Perinatal Asphyxia
Effect of Non-nutritive Sucking on Transition to Oral Feeding in Infants With Asphyxia
The transition period to full oral feeding in infants with perinatal asphyxia is important in predicting long-term outcomes. The transition to independent oral feeding is accepted as a discharge criterion by the American Academy…
- Conditions
- Swallowing Disorder, Perinatal Asphyxia, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn, Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT05687708
- Testing
- Non-Nutritive Sucking
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Apneas
Effects of Non-Nutritive Sucking on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Related Apneas in Symptomatic Preterm Infants
Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is a common condition among preterm infants, due to several physiological promoting factors. To limit the potentially harmful widespread of pharmacological treatment, a step-wise approach, which…
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux, Apneas, Bradycardia
- Trial name
- NNS-GER-SO (NCT02023216)
- Testing
- Pacifier
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Prematurity; Extreme, Feeding Difficulties
Cot-side Suckometry and Oral Stimulation in Very Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study
Very preterm infants - born before 32 weeks' gestational age - commonly experience delayed transition to oral feeding due to immature suck-swallow-breathe coordination.
- Trial name
- STIMPREM (NCT07632066)
- Testing
- Bedside Suckometer, Structured Oral Stimulation Protocol
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Effects of a Pacifier on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Repercussions in Infants With Down Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterised by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep, inducing breathing disturbances that can result in oxygen desaturation and frequent arousals.
- Trial name
- TET21 (NCT07658053)
- Testing
- CURAPROX pacifier use, Pacifier diary, Polysomnography (PSG) to explore OSA
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Facilitated Tucking, Non Nutritive Sucking
Efficacy of Facilitated Tucking During Pain Procedure in Preterm Infants
Preterm infants undergo very frequent painful procedures during neonatal care particularly during the first few days. The support for the pain of the preterm is a priority for nurses and neonatologists.
- Conditions
- Facilitated Tucking, Non Nutritive Sucking, Preterm, Pain Relief
- Trial name
- BABYDOUL (NCT02096822)
- Testing
- Facilitated tucking + non-nutritive sucking, non-nutritive sucking
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Sucrose Analgesia for the Reduction of Pain During Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening is one of many potentially painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed routinely on preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Trial name
- NCT00921544
- Testing
- Sucrose, Sterile water
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital
Preterm, Nutrition Disorder, Infant
The Effect Of Oral Motor Stimulation And Nonnutritive Sucking To The Time Of Transition To Oral Nutrition In Preterm
Oral feeding difficulty is one of the problems that preterm infants frequently experience due to poorly developed oral musculature.
- Conditions
- Preterm, Nutrition Disorder, Infant, Feeding; Difficult, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT05310851
- Testing
- PIOMI and non-nutritive sucking
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Pain, Acute, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Non-pharmacological Methods in Pain Managment During Heel Stick in Preterm Infants
Aims and objectives: This study was performed to examine the effects of Non-nutritive sucking, breast milk odor, and Facilitated tucking on preterm infant pain before, during, and after heel-stick procedures.
- Trial name
- (pain) (NCT05281367)
- Testing
- Breast milk odor group, Facilitated tucking group, Non-nutritive sucking group
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Negarin Akbari