New way to detect pain in tiny babies on ventilators
NCT ID NCT07568418
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 50 newborn infants who need a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation). Researchers want to see if measuring tiny changes in skin moisture (skin conductance) can help tell how much pain or stress the baby feels. They will also test if holding the baby skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) can lower that stress. The goal is to find better ways to comfort these fragile infants.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better pain assessment and management for newborns on breathing machines, potentially improving their comfort and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that skin conductance is a reliable pain measure, and results may not apply to all newborns.
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Uppsala University Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGUppsala, Uppland, 75185, Sweden
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