Cuddling or nursing before needle pricks may soothe newborns

NCT ID NCT07580677

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether breastfeeding or kangaroo care (skin-to-skin holding) before a heel prick blood test can reduce pain and increase comfort in healthy newborns. Researchers studied 120 full-term babies born by C-section. They measured pain and comfort using special scales, with an observer who didn't know which babies received the comforting care. The goal was to find simple, drug-free ways to make routine procedures less stressful for infants.

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Locations

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesinde Kadın Hastalıkları Obs-tetri servisi

    Sivas, Merkez, 58030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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