Tiny hands, big relief? su jok therapy tested for newborn pain

NCT ID NCT07164820

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether Su Jok therapy—a technique using hand massage and seeds on specific points—can lower pain in newborns during a heel lance blood test. Sixty-six full-term babies will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy or standard care. Pain will be measured using a validated scale by experienced nurses and doctors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Su Jok therapy (hand massage and seed application)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain in newborns during routine blood tests.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 babies. The therapy may not reduce pain significantly, and results may not apply to all newborns.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEEL LANCE PROCEDURES PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

ataturk University

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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