Gentle touch: massage may soothe newborns in the NICU
NCT ID NCT06529263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a gentle 15-minute massage can help newborn babies in the NICU feel more comfortable and keep their vital signs stable. Researchers measured temperature, pulse, breathing, and oxygen levels before and after massage in 30 full-term infants. The goal was to see if massage could reduce signs of pain or distress and improve the baby's comfort.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- 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 day to 7 days
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Gestational age between 37-42 weeks, * Birth weight of 2500 grams and above, * The infant was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during data collection, * Completion of 24 hours after birth Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational age below 37 weeks, * Birth weight below 2500 grams, * Refusal of the parent to participate in the study, * The baby is on mechanical ventilation
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)
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