The Effects of Acupressure and Paternal Holding on Pain and Physiological Parameters During Heel Lancing
Launched by BASKENT UNIVERSITY · Jul 16, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of August 28, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Neonatal heel prick blood collection is a common medical procedure performed to obtain blood samples from newborns for diagnostic purposes. Neonatal heel prick plays an important role in the diagnosis of genetic and metabolic diseases such as hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria. Although necessary for clinical evaluation, this procedure causes discomfort and distress in infants. Pain during heel prick is a major concern and warrants exploration of effective and compassionate interventions to alleviate the associated discomfort and reduce crying time. In this sense, there are studies on both ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Being a term newborn
- • A healthy newborn with its mother by its side
- • Not taking any analgesic/sedative medication within 24 hours
- • The baby has not undergone invasive procedures other than routine interventions
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Preterm-postterm newborn
- • Having a systemic disease
- • Taking analgesic/sedative medication in the last 24 hours
- • Invasive procedures other than routine interventions
About Baskent University
Baskent University is a distinguished academic and research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and studies. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, the university collaborates with a network of healthcare professionals and researchers to design and implement rigorous clinical research that aims to improve patient outcomes. Baskent University is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the integrity and reliability of its research initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment that promotes scientific discovery and education.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, , Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported