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Trial reportIndian journal of pediatrics2026

Effect of Structured Oromotor Stimulation by Mothers of Preterm Neonates (≤ 32 Weeks) on Time to Reach Full Katori Spoon Feeds - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Parminder Singh, Ankit Verma, Md Tousifullah, Vivek Kumar, M Jeeva Sankar, Anu Sachdeva, Ramesh Agarwal

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Parminder SinghDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Ankit VermaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. ankitverma0486@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-3962-944X
Md TousifullahDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Vivek KumarDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
M Jeeva SankarDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Anu SachdevaDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Ramesh AgarwalDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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Abstract

objectivesTo compare the time taken to reach full Katori spoon (KS) feeds in preterm neonates (≤ 32 wk) receiving structured oromotor stimulation (OMS) vs. standard care. Secondary objectives included evaluating feeding performance, hospital duration, weight gain, and attainment of partial and complete breastfeeding in both groups.

methodsThis open-label, randomised control trial was conducted in a tertiary-level NICU in India. Eligible preterm neonates, with a gestational age of 28

resultsOf the 84 enrolled neonates, 79 were included in the final analysis. The median time to attain full KS feeds was 20 d (IQR: 14-26) in the OMS group, compared to 20 d (IQR: 13-37) in the control group (p = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.44-1.13). In 28-29 wk stratum, neonates in OMS group transitioned to full KS feeds earlier (27.5 vs. 35 d), although this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.29). Secondary outcomes, such as feeding proficiency, efficiency, volume transfer, duration of hospital stay and attainment of breastfeeding were not significantly different between the two groups.

conclusionsOMS done by the mother didn't result in early attainment of oral feeds in preterm neonates. However, the benefits of OMS seen in < 30 wk neonates need to be explored further with high-quality and adequately powered studies.

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Enteral NutritionInfant, PrematureMothersSucking BehaviorBreast FeedingFemaleHumansIndiaInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleTime FactorsWeight GainKatori spoon feedsMothersOromotor stimulationPreterm neonates

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