Clinical trials
Neonatal Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting neonatal pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 9 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06635174Enrolling by invitation
Sugar water for pain relief before infant catheter
This study tests if giving a small amount of sugar water (50% dextrose) by mouth can help reduce pain in babies who need a bladder catheter. It might be a gentler way to comfort infants during this procedure.
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at MasqaţAges 1 day–3 months - NCT06415240Recruiting
Comforting Touches for Newborn Pain in the NICU
This study tests whether gentle touch or wrapping your baby cozily (facilitated tucking) can reduce pain during a first-time arterial blood draw in the NICU. It may help find simple ways to comfort newborns during procedures.
IslamabadAges 1 day–4 weeks - NCT07761689Recruiting
Kangaroo care for pain relief during newborn jaundice light therapy
This study tests whether holding your baby skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) during light therapy for jaundice can help reduce their pain and discomfort. It aims to see if this simple comfort measure is beneficial.
IstanbulAges 2 days–1 week - NCT05926921Recruiting
Music during IV placement for newborn babies
This trial tests whether playing music while a newborn gets an IV line helps during the procedure. It may be aimed at making the experience less stressful, while staff also monitor the baby’s vital signs.
Haarlem, North HollandAges Any age - NCT06624176Recruiting
Testing a device to reduce pain from baby shots
This trial tests a tool called ShotBlocker that may make the Hepatitis B vaccine less painful for newborn babies. Babies will be randomly assigned to get the shot with or without the device, so researchers can see if it helps.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 9 months–10 months - NCT07190625RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Fentanyl spray versus injection for pain in preterm babies
This trial compares giving fentanyl as a nasal spray versus an injection to help preterm babies during painful procedures like placing a central line, inserting a breathing tube, or a spinal tap. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer.
CairoAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT05579496Recruiting
Rebooting infant pain care using skin-to-skin contact
This trial tests how skin-to-skin contact affects pain and brain activity in premature babies during a routine heel prick. It may help find better ways to manage pain for infants in the NICU.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6 months–8 months - NCT06186973Recruiting
Fetal and newborn heart assessment during labor
This study checks how well a baby's heart works during labor and right after birth. It uses a special monitor (CTG with STAN) to see if the baby's heart responds normally to the stress of labor.
OsloAges birth–1 hour - NCT07715682Recruiting
Gentle touch and calm for premature babies' blood tests
This study tests whether gentle human touch and fewer distractions can help reduce pain and improve comfort for premature babies during a standard heel-prick blood test.
AnkaraAges 7 months–9 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neonatal pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 9 recruiting neonatal pain studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a neonatal pain trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a neonatal pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.