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Leg and Foot Massage for Pain in Newborns Receiving Heel Stick
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University
Summary
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.
Official title: The Effect of Leg and Foot Massage Program on Pain in Newborns Receiving Heel Stick for Monitoring Serum Bilirubin Levels
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-10-26
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-11-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Leg and Foot Massage
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.
Locations (1)
Somdej Phra Borom Ratchathewi at Si Racha Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Si Racha, Changwat Chon Buri, Thailand