Warm foot bath or gadgets? study tests best way to soothe baby pain

NCT ID NCT07348731

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a warm foot bath, a ShotBlocker device, or a Buzzy device can help reduce pain and stabilize vital signs in newborns during a heel lance (a routine blood test). Researchers will measure heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and pain scores in 90 full-term infants before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug method to improve newborn comfort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Foot bath, ShotBlocker, and Buzzy devices

What this could lead to

If one method works best, it could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and stress in newborns during routine blood tests.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (90 infants) comparing comfort methods, not a cure or treatment. Results may not apply to all newborns or settings.

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Locations

  • Atlas University

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    Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)