The Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Pain During Heel LanceProcedure in Newborn (NCT07164820) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Pain During Heel LanceProcedure in Newborn
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
Objective: To determine the effect of Su Jok therapy on pain levels during the heel lance procedure in newborns. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial with a pretest-posttest control group design. The heel lance procedure will be video recorded, and pain assessment will be performed independently by an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse with 7 years of clinical expertise and a neonatologist, using validated pain assessment scales.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 1 Week
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Term newborns (≥37 gestational weeks)
* Without neurological disorders
* Who have not undergone any painful procedure (e.g., injection, venipuncture) in the previous 24 hours
* For whom heel lance for routine screening tests is planned
* Whose parents provided written informed consent
* Who have not received analgesic or sedative medications
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically unstable infants before or during the procedure (e.g., respiratory distress, cardiac instability)
* Infants whose position was changed, intervention was interrupted, or procedure repeated in a way that could affect pain perception
* Parental withdrawal of consent during the procedure
* Severe restlessness or sudden physiological changes preventing pain assessment
* Infants for whom standardized data could not be collected due to protocol violations
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Neonatal Pain/Agitation and Sedation Scale (N-PASS)