PainNCT00926445
Neonatal Pain- and Distress Experiences and Later Pain Behavior of Former Preterm and Critically Ill Newborn Infants
An observational study of Pain, run by University of Cologne at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
Preterm and critically ill neonates experience many painful manipulations. The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of these experiences and maternal deprivation on later pain behavior. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 7 days
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- Nov 2008to not given
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Up to 7 days
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Study population: Premature, critically ill term infants are recruited from the NICU of the University hospital of Cologne. Healthy newborns are recruited from the nursery of the University hospital of Cologne.
Who may be able to join
- Preterm < 1500 grams BW, critically ill term newborn on ventilation > 48 hours
Who cannot join
- Asphyxia
- ICH grade 3 and higher
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Germany1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Neonatologische Intensivstation
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50931
Katrin Mehler, MD, 0049221478 ext. 5998, Katrin.Mehler@uk-koeln.de
About this study
Official title: Effect of Neonatal Pain- and Distress Experiences on Later Pain Behaviour of Former Preterm and Critically Ill Newborn Infants
Preterm and critically ill neonates experience many painful manipulations. The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of these experiences and maternal deprivation on later pain behavior. Using Scoring systems, Prechtl general movements, skin conductance, testing flexor reflex levels with von Frey filaments and measuring salivary cortisol levels the investigators compare pain behavior of preterm (birth weight (BW) < 1500 grams), term neonates with need of ventilation (> 48 hours) with healthy neonates at the time of their first vaccination at the age of 3-4 months. The investigators are also testing flexor reflexes and skin conductance and general movements in regular intervals during the initial hospital stay. The investigators hypothesize that pain behavior is different at the age of 3-4 months in children with many early painful experiences.
- Conditions
- Pain
- Keywords
- Pain behavior
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Preterm (BW < 1500 grams) | Not described | |
| Critically ill term newborn | ventilation > 48 hours | |
| Healthy term newborn | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jun 2009 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PainStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Cologne
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00926445
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 08-177
- Status last verified
- Jun 2009
- First submitted
- 22 Jun 2009
- Last updated
- 23 Jun 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jun 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Neonatal Pain- and Distress Experiences on Later Pain Behaviour of Former Preterm and Critically Ill Newborn Infants
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00926445
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 08-177
- Conditions
- Pain
- Keywords
- Pain behavior
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of CologneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2008
- First posted
- 23 Jun 2009 (estimated)
- 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.
Preterm and critically ill neonates experience many painful manipulations. The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of these experiences and maternal deprivation on later pain behavior. Using Scoring systems, Prechtl general movements, skin conductance, testing flexor reflex levels with von Frey filaments and measuring salivary cortisol levels the investigators compare pain behavior of preterm (birth weight (BW) < 1500 grams), term neonates with need of ventilation (> 48 hours) with healthy neonates at the time of their first vaccination at the age of 3-4 months. The investigators are also testing flexor reflexes and skin conductance and general movements in regular intervals during the initial hospital stay. The investigators hypothesize that pain behavior is different at the age of 3-4 months in children with many early painful experiences.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Preterm (BW < 1500 grams) | – | – |
| Critically ill term newborn | – | –ventilation > 48 hours |
| Healthy term newborn | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 7 days
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Premature, critically ill term infants are recruited from the NICU of the University hospital of Cologne. Healthy newborns are recruited from the nursery of the University hospital of Cologne.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Preterm < 1500 grams BW, critically ill term newborn on ventilation > 48 hours
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Asphyxia
- ICH grade 3 and higher
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jun 2009.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pain, run by University of Cologne at 1 site in Germany.
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 1 inclusion and 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jun 2009. 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 Germany. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 23 Jun 2009; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.