New study finds kinder ways to collect baby urine samples
NCT ID NCT07075094
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two noninvasive stimulation techniques—bladder stimulation and suprapubic cutaneous stimulation—to make urine collection easier and less painful for infants. Researchers worked with 72 babies who needed a urine sample to check for infection. They measured pain levels, success rate, and how long the procedure took. The goal was to find a gentler method for babies and their families.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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1 month to 6 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A urine sample must be collected due to suspicion of a urinary tract infection, * The infant must be being fed orally, * The skin in the area where the maneuver will be performed must be intact, * The infant must be conscious and have stable vital signs. * The infant must be from families that can speak and understand Turkish and are willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of respiratory distress and signs of dehydration, * Presence of a diagnosed chronic health problem, * Presence of a neurological or anatomical abnormality that may affect bladder function, * Presence of any diagnostic suspicion (distension, intussusception, appendicitis, etc.) that would preclude the application of the stimulation maneuver, * Presence of cold stress.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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