Heel warming with thermophor during heel blood collection is a cost-effective and easy-to-apply method. In previous studies, it has been shown that applying heat to the heel reduces the pain of taking heel blood, increases comfort and shortens the procedure time and total crying time. Warm aplication increases the skin surface temperature, causing proximal vasodilation, thereby accelerating blood flow and increasing blood circulation. Increased blood circulation can reduce the pressure applied to the heel of newborns, shorten the procedure time, reduce the perception of pain and increase comfort. As a result of the literature review, it is seen that there is no clarity about the temperature degrees used in heel heating. It has been seen in the literature that warming the heel before heel blood collection is often carried out as mild (34-37C) or hot (38-40C). This study aims to determine heel warming with mild (34-37C) and hot (38-40C) thermofor applied before heel lance on total crying time and procedure time in healthy term newborns.
Who can participate
Age range
24 Hours – 72 Hours
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Born between 38-42 gestational weeks (term newborns)
* Newborns with a birth weight of 2500-4400 grams
* Newborns with stable physiological parameters and general condition
* Newborns with vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccine in the delivery room
* Newborns with eight or more Apgar scores in the first and fifth minutes
Exclusion Criteria:
* Newborns with problems during pregnancy, labor and postpartum
* Newborns with congenital anomaly
* Newborns receiving pharmacological or non-pharmacological pain management intervention before the procedure
* Newborns with receiving oxygen therapy
* Newborns with having undergone a surgical procedure
* Newborns with sepsis or suspected sepsis
* Newborns whose parents state that they want to leave the study while the study continues
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.