Pain scale for extremely premature babies in the NICU
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study aims to create a new scale to better measure and understand pain and discomfort in extremely premature babies, which could help improve their care and comfort in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must have been born extremely early, before 27 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby must be at least 48 hours old and currently in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- At least one legal guardian must give permission for your baby to participate.
- Your baby cannot have a very severe condition, major brain damage, or be sedated or paralyzed.
- Your baby must not be in another study.
- Parents must be 18 years or older.
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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