Gentle hand massage tested to soothe babies during painful blood test

NCT ID NCT07164820

Summary

This study aims to see if a gentle hand and foot massage technique called Su Jok therapy can reduce pain in newborns during a routine heel prick blood test. Researchers will compare pain levels in 66 healthy newborns, with half receiving the massage before the procedure and half receiving standard care. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make this common test more comfortable for infants.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • ataturk University

    Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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