ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2026
Effect of ocean sounds played during retinopathy of prematurity examinations on physiology, pain, and comfort levels: a randomized controlled trial.
Article in Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05203159 (The Effect of Ocean Sound on Physiological Parameters, Pain and Comfort Level In Premature Retinopathy Examination), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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The Effect of Ocean Sound on Physiological Parameters, Pain and Comfort Level In Premature Retinopathy Examination: A Randomized Controlled Study
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to determine the effect of ocean sounds played during ROP examinations on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters of premature infants. STUDY
designIn the randomized controlled trial, 44 premature infants were included in the study via stratified randomization. In the intervention group, ocean sounds were played starting 1 min before and until 5 min after the ROP examination. No sound was played for the control group. The examinations were recorded on video and evaluated by independent observers who were blinded to the study.
resultsThere was no statistically significant difference in the pain levels and mean comfort scores between the two groups at 1 and 5 min after the procedure. Stabilization was achieved in both groups in heart rate and oxygen saturation; however, the difference between the groups was not significant.
conclusionsOcean sounds alone had no significant effect on pain, comfort or physiological parameters during ROP examinations. CLINICAL
trial registrationThe protocol for this randomized controlled experimental trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The clinical trial registration number is https://clinicaltrials.gov ; NCT05203159.
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