A gentle touch may soothe Preemies' pain during blood tests
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This study tests whether gentle human touch and reducing light and sound (using an eye mask and earplug) can lessen pain and improve comfort for premature infants during a routine heel prick blood test. Sixty preterm babies (32–36 weeks gestation) are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kubra Nur Kabakcı Sarıdağ • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC