Gentle touch and calm for premature babies' blood tests
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 32 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- You have given written permission for your baby to join the study.
- Your baby does not have serious medical conditions that might change how they respond.
- Your baby is not getting strong pain medicines or sedatives right now.
Quick eligibility check
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