Evidence · Randomised trial
Efficacy of medium-chain triglyceride oil massage on growth in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial: A CONSORT-compliant article.
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Summary
Single-blind randomised controlled trial in 48 preterm infants weighing 1500-2000 g comparing medium-chain triglyceride oil massage, massage alone and no massage over seven days. The standardised massage combined tactile and kinesthetic stimulation three times daily. Weight, length and head circumference were measured, with the oil massage group showing greater weight gain than the no massage group from day 4. The authors suggest oil massage could form part of developmental care for low-birth-weight infants.
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