Cuddle positions may reduce baby pain during heel prick test
NCT ID NCT06626815
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested three ways of holding a newborn skin-to-skin on the mother's chest (classic, side, and reverse kangaroo positions) during a routine heel blood test. Researchers measured pain, comfort, heart rate, oxygen levels, and crying time in 63 full-term newborns. The goal was to see if different positions affect how much pain and stress the baby feels.
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Locations
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Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa (IUC)
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
kangaroo mother care positions (skin-to-skin contact)
What this could lead to
If effective, these positions could offer simple, drug-free ways to ease pain and stress for newborns during routine heel blood tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (63 newborns) comparing positions; results may not apply to all babies or settings, and the effect may be modest.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.