A Mother's lullaby and touch may soothe newborns during blood tests
NCT ID NCT07747649
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether combining breastfeeding, gentle stroking, a mother's singing, and eye contact can reduce pain in healthy newborns during a routine heel blood sample. About 72 newborns will be randomly assigned to receive this multisensory stimulation or to be held in their mother's arms as usual. Researchers will compare pain scores, crying time, heart rate, and oxygen levels between the two groups to see if this comforting approach makes the procedure less distressing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multisensory stimulation (breastfeeding, gentle stroking, maternal singing, and eye contact)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, drug-free approach could become a standard way to comfort newborns during routine blood tests, reducing pain and stress without medication.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply to all newborns or settings. The effect may vary with each baby's temperament and the mother's comfort with the technique.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bitlis State Hospita
RECRUITINGBitlis, Bitlis, 60300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Tatvan State Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Beşevler, 60300, Turkey (Türkiye)