Can a simple touch therapy soothe babies' pain during heel pricks?
Symptom relief
Not yet recruiting
This study will test if Su Jok therapy, a gentle hand stimulation technique, can reduce pain in newborns during a routine heel lance blood draw. About 66 full-term babies will be randomly assigned to receive Su Jok therapy or standard care. Pain will be measured using a validated…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:38 UTC