Multisensory stimulation for pain from newborn heel pricks
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining gentle touches, sounds, and other sensory input can reduce pain when newborns get a routine heel prick for blood tests. If you have a healthy newborn staying with you in the hospital's newborn care unit, this might make those pricks less uncomfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is healthy and between 0 and 28 days old
- You and your baby are staying in the hospital's newborn care unit for routine checkups
- You, as the parent or legal guardian, can give written permission for your baby to join
- Your baby has not been diagnosed with any birth defects or chronic conditions
- Your baby does not need care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Your baby's legs must be normal (no structural issues)
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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