Lavender may ease baby pain during routine heel prick
NCT ID NCT07350980
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether applying scents (like lavender) during heel blood collection can reduce crying, pain, and stress in newborns. 120 healthy full-term babies were randomly assigned to receive a scent or not. Researchers measured crying time, heart rate, and a standard pain scale. The goal is to find a simple, safe way to make this common procedure less uncomfortable for infants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- scented oils (e.g., lavender)
- What this could lead to
- If scents work, this could offer a simple, side-effect-free way to reduce pain and crying in newborns during routine heel pricks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (120 babies) testing a non-drug method. Results may not apply to all newborns or settings, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sakarya University
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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