Testing touch methods to reduce pain during suction in preterm babies
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether different types of gentle touch can lessen pain and stress signals when preterm babies need suction through a breathing tube. If it helps, it could offer a comforting, non-medicine way to improve comfort during this procedure.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born early (less than 38 weeks gestation).
- Your baby does not have a major birth problem or congenital anomaly.
- Your baby is currently on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation).
- Your baby does not have other serious health problems that would interfere with the study.
- Your baby has not had surgery.
- Your baby has not been given pain-relieving medicine in the last hour.
Quick eligibility check
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