Sniffing away the ouch: scents may soothe newborns during blood test
NCT ID NCT07350980
First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether exposing newborns to scents like lavender or vanilla during a routine heel prick (blood test) could reduce their crying, pain, and stress. 120 healthy full-term babies took part. The goal was to find a simple, drug-free way to make this common procedure less uncomfortable for infants.
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Sakarya University
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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