Clinical Trial

The Effect of Scents Applied During Heel Blood Collection on Newborn Crying Duration, Pain, and Physiological Parameters

Study acronym: Randomized
Completed
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Summary
One of the most common and painful procedures in newborns is taking a capillary blood sample from the heel. This basic procedure, widely used in early health assessments, particularly in newborn screening tests, can cause mild to moderate pain.While both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches are used in pain management in newborns, the primary goal is to minimize and prevent painful stimuli as much as possible. Non-pharmacological methods are preferred in newborn care because they have no side effects, are easy to apply, low-cost, and caregiver-friendly.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07350980
Lead Sponsor Sakarya University
Conditions Neonatal, Pain Management
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-06-25
Primary Completion 2025-09-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-20