Testing comfort methods during newborn screening blood test
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to comfort healthy newborns during a routine heel prick blood test (done as standard newborn screening). Researchers will test different soothing techniques to see which works best to reduce baby's stress and pain during this quick procedure.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born at term (between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy)
- Your baby is healthy with no breathing, heart, infection, or neurological problems
- Your baby does not need oxygen, light therapy, or IV fluids
- Your baby is scheduled for a routine heel prick blood test (newborn screening)
- Your baby's heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels are normal before the test
- You are willing to give written permission for your baby to participate
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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