Nursing care to ease pain for preterm newborns' heel sticks
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
For preterm babies born between 34 and 37 weeks, this study tests whether special nursing care (like gentle holding or comfort measures) can reduce pain during a routine heel-stick blood test. The trial will also check stress levels using saliva samples.
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Who can take part
- Baby’s mother is at least 18 years old and can read and write.
- Mother had a healthy pregnancy and birth (no complications).
- Baby is born between 34 and 37 weeks and weighs about the right amount for that age.
- Baby hasn’t had any food for at least one hour before the blood test.
- No painful procedure (like a shot) for at least one hour before the test.
- Baby is not on a breathing machine, doesn't have a fever, and isn't getting certain strong medicines.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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