Gentle touch may ease pain for tiny preterm babies during routine procedures
NCT ID NCT06352918
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether stimulating a newborn's natural palmar grasp reflex (the instinct to grip a finger) can reduce pain and improve comfort during PICC line care in preterm babies. 32 infants participated. The goal was to find a simple, drug-free way to ease discomfort during this routine but painful procedure.
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Ataturk University
Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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