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Official title Effect of Leg and Heel Massage on Pain During Heel Blood Collection Newborns
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06567093
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study was planned to evaluate the effect of leg and heel massage on newborns, the pain experienced during heel blood collection, and the effects on physiological parameters. H1: Newborn Infants Pain Scale scores are lower in leg and heel massage group than control group.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 1 to 28. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Gestational age is 38-41 weeks,
- The birth weight of the newborn is \>2500 g
- Vital signs should be stable before the procedure,
- Postanatal age is between 2-28 days,
- There are no contraindications for the application of massage
You likely can't join if
- Newborns who need respiratory support,
- Newborns with any neurological disorders (seizures)
- Newborns using opioids or babies born to mothers using opioids
- Newborns taking muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics
- Babies with major congenital anomalies
- Babies with an APGAR score of less than 7 in 5 minutes,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Gestational age is 38-41 weeks,
- The birth weight of the newborn is \>2500 g
- Vital signs should be stable before the procedure,
- Postanatal age is between 2-28 days,
- There are no contraindications for the application of massage
- Delivery of the newborn to the mother after birth
- Permission of the parents of the newborn participating in the research
- Fasting period less than 3 hours/fed 30 minutes before
- A newborn who does not cry before heel blood is taken
- Newborns who need respiratory support,
- Newborns with any neurological disorders (seizures)
- Newborns using opioids or babies born to mothers using opioids
- Newborns taking muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics
- Babies with major congenital anomalies
- Babies with an APGAR score of less than 7 in 5 minutes,
- Newborns who have undergone any surgery
- Newborns with birth trauma (especially rapid births)
- There are situations that may prevent communication with parents (e.g. language problems).
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- Newborns planned to be transferred to another hospital
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bartın, Province, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 1 day to 28 days. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bartın, Province, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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