Non-pharmacological Pain Management in Term Neonates (NCT04144543) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Non-pharmacological Pain Management in Term Neonates
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2017-07-01
Plain-language summary
A randomised clinical trial in a single centre. This study was performed to compare the effect of white noise, facilitated tucking, and their concerted application during heel-stick sampling on pain in term babies.
The study was conducted on 90 babies. Using stratification and blocking method, 30 babies were included in the white noise group (1st Group), 30 in facilitated tucking group (2nd Group), and 30 in white noise + facilitated tucking group (3rd Group). Pain scores of the babies in all groups before, during, and after the procedure were evaluated by two nurses independent from each other using Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS).
Who can participate
Age range
3 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being term baby
* Being with mother
* Being a healthy baby
* Being able fed orally
* Being fed at least half an hour before the procedure
* Being able to draw blood at the first try (since the pain level will change on the second try)
* Agreed to participate in the study and gave verbal consent were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having received analgesics and/or sedatives within the last 24 hours
* Having any complications that prevent pain evaluation (e.g. intracranial hemorrhage, neuromotor growth retardation, etc.)
* Having undergone any painful procedures within the last hour (e.g. blood drawing, aspiration, ophthalmologic examination, etc.)
* Prior history of surgery
* Being connected to mechanical ventilator
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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