Characteristics of infants by randomised group (1–4)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Values are given as median (range). | ||||
| Intervention | Water alone | Sucrose alone | Water + pacifier | Sucrose + pacifier |
| Number | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 27 (24–30) | 29 (25–34) | 30 (27–31) | 29 (24–31) |
| Birth weight (g) | 1000 (755–1550) | 1030 (810–1570) | 1300 (820–1610) | 1210 (650–1910) |
| Age at examination (days) | 45 (40–70) | 43 (26–70) | 41 (38–45) | 42 (29–49) |