A simple nesting technique might soothe newborns during shots
NCT ID NCT07748520
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a gentle positioning method called nesting—placing a newborn in a snug, flexed posture with rolled towels—can reduce pain and stress during a routine intramuscular injection. About 112 healthy full-term babies born by cesarean section will be randomly assigned to receive nesting or standard care during the injection. Researchers will measure pain, stress, heart rate, breathing, and breastfeeding success to see if this simple, drug-free approach offers comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nesting (a behavioral positioning intervention using rolled towels or supports to hold the newborn in a flexed, midline posture)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, nesting could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and stress during routine newborn injections and support breastfeeding success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply broadly. Nesting may not significantly change pain or stress levels, and individual responses can vary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGDarıca, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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