Cuddle therapy: new study tests if special holds ease pain for preemies during tube insertion

NCT ID NCT03939169

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using supportive postures and holding techniques can help reduce pain in premature infants when a feeding tube is inserted through the nose into the stomach. The researchers planned to include babies born between 32 and 35 weeks, but the study was stopped early with only 4 participants. The goal was to measure pain using special scales and see if having the mother present made a difference.

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Locations

  • CHR Metz Thionville

    Metz, 57085, France

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