Gentle touch: massage may soothe newborns in the NICU
NCT ID NCT06529263
First seen Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a gentle 15-minute massage can help full-term newborns in the NICU feel more comfortable and have steadier vital signs like heart rate and breathing. Researchers measured 30 babies before and after massage, twice a day. The goal was to see if massage could reduce signs of pain or distress.
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Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)
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