Breastfeeding beats sugar for soothing baby pain?

NCT ID NCT02109263

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two simple, drug-free ways to ease pain in newborns during a needle stick: breastfeeding or a sugar solution. Researchers measured brain activity and stress levels in 114 healthy, full-term breastfed babies. The goal was to see which method works better for calming babies during routine medical procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre hospitalier universitaire

    Brest, 29200, France