Sweet soother: breast milk pacifier may cut pain in preemie eye tests

NCT ID NCT07334652

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving premature babies a pacifier dipped in breast milk during eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity can reduce pain and improve comfort. About 56 preterm infants born before 32 weeks will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the pacifier treatment. Researchers will measure pain and comfort using special scales and video recordings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Nursing

    Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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