Knitted octopus and Mom's scent ease pain in newborns
Symptom relief
Completed
This study looked at whether a mother's scent and a soft, knitted octopus toy could reduce pain in newborns who had a lack of oxygen at birth (asphyxia) and were receiving cooling treatment. The study included 45 full-term babies in intensive care. Researchers measured pain level…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alev Sivasli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC