An interventional study of Leg and Foot Massage in Procedural Pain in Newborns, sponsored by Chulalongkorn University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Thailand. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-23.
Sponsored by Chulalongkorn University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a leg and foot massage program on pain in newborns receiving heel stick for monitoring serum bilirubin levels. Newborns will be assigned to either a leg and foot massage group or a control group. Pain will be assessed during the heel stick procedure using a neonatal pain assessment tool. The study will determine whether leg and foot massage can reduce pain associated with heel stick in newborns.
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Newborns receive a standardized leg and foot massage before heel stick for monitoring serum bilirubin levels.
Behavioral: Leg and Foot Massage
Newborns receive routine care without leg and foot massage before heel stick for monitoring serum bilirubin levels.
A standardized leg and foot massage is administered to newborns before heel stick for monitoring serum bilirubin levels. The massage is performed according to the specified massage protocol.
Neonatal pain assessed using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS)
Neonatal pain is assessed using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS), which evaluates six indicators: facial expression, cry, breathing pattern, arms, legs, and state of arousal. Higher scores indicate greater pain.
Time frame: During heel stick and at 1, 3, and 5 minutes after heel stick.
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because the study data are collected for the purpose of this research and are not intended for individual-level data sharing.
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