Can skin sensors read a Newborn's pain?
NCT ID NCT07561047
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a skin monitor can reliably measure pain in newborns after surgery. Since babies can't tell us they're in pain, doctors currently use checklists and vital signs. The monitor tracks skin conductance, a sign of stress. Researchers will compare it to standard methods and also see if skin-to-skin contact helps with pain. The study involves 100 newborns in intensive care.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better, continuous way to measure pain in newborns who cannot speak, improving their care.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not show a strong link between skin conductance and standard pain scores, and results may not apply to all newborns.
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