Plain-English translation of NCT07715682 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Premature babies in the hospital often need blood tests, which can be painful and stressful. This study is testing two simple, drug-free comfort methods—gentle human touch and reducing noise and light—to see if they help babies feel less pain and stay more comfortable during routine heel blood collection. Researchers will measure the baby's pain level, comfort, heart rate, and oxygen levels before, during, and after the procedure.
Painful procedures in premature infants can cause immediate stress and may even affect their brain development in the long term. This trial exists to find safe, gentle, non-drug ways to help babies stay calmer and more comfortable during necessary medical procedures.
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Your baby will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving gentle touch during the blood test, one receiving reduced light and sound, or one receiving standard comfort care (a pacifier). The blood collection itself is routine; what changes is the comfort method used during the procedure. A nurse will measure your baby's pain and comfort before, during, and after the test using standard scoring tools, and will monitor heart rate and oxygen levels throughout.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Oct 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
Kubra Nur Kabakcı Sarıdağ
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
April 2026
Primary completion
September 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
32 Weeks – 37 Weeks
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2026.
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Central contact
Kubra Nur N KABAKCI SARIDAĞ, RN, MSc
Kubra Nur Kabakcı Sarıdağ
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