NCT06002594

Examination of the Effectiveness of Nasal Irrigation Techniques in Infants With Nasal Congestion

The Effects of Two Different Nasal Irrigation Techniques on Physiological Parameters, Crying Duration, and Feeding in Relieving Nasal Congestion in Infants

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 1 Month – 12 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The research investigates the effects of high-volume and low-volume nasal irrigation techniques applied to relieve nasal congestion in infants with nasal congestion due to upper respiratory tract infections. The study examines the physiological parameters of infants who undergo nasal irrigation, crying duration, frequency of the procedure, and the baby's feeding patterns.

Detailed description

This study aims to investigate the effects of two different nasal irrigation techniques applied to relieve nasal congestion on infants' physiological parameters, crying duration, feeding habits, and the frequency of the procedure repetitions. A randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with 80 infants aged 1-12 months who presented at the pediatric emergency clinic with nasal congestion due to upper respiratory tract infection. In the study, the 1st group of infants received low-volume saline solution, while the 2nd group received high-volume saline solution for nasal irrigation. Physiological parameters were measured before the procedure, immediately after the procedure, and 5 minutes after the procedure. Procedure duration and baby's crying duration were recorded. Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the infants, and their physiological parameters were measured again during breastfeeding. Parental satisfaction levels with the procedure were also assessed. Finally, the frequency of the procedure repetitions was recorded.

Conditions

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• Nasal Congestion and Inflammations

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	group low-volume irrigation	Before the procedure, infants' physiological parameters were measured using the Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System. The procedure duration and crying duration were recorded using the stopwatch on a Samsung Galaxy A50 phone. Nasal irrigation was performed using 4 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride(NaCl) solution. Physiological parameters were measured immediately after the procedure and five minutes later. Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the baby. Physiological parameters during breastfeeding were measured, and parental satisfaction levels were evaluated. Then, the frequency of procedure repetitions was recorded.
OTHER	group high-volume irrigation	Before the procedure, infants' physiological parameters were measured using the Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System. The procedure duration and crying duration were recorded using the stopwatch on a Samsung Galaxy A50 phone. Nasal irrigation was performed using 20 ml of 0.9% NaCl solution. Physiological parameters were measured immediately after the procedure and five minutes later. Subsequently, breastfeeding was initiated for the baby. Physiological parameters during breastfeeding were measured, and parental satisfaction levels were evaluated. Then, the frequency of procedure repetitions was recorded.

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-08-15
• Primary completion: 2019-10-29
• Completion: 2019-10-29
• First posted: 2023-08-21
• Last updated: 2023-08-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)