Leg and Foot Massage for Pain in Newborns Receiving Heel Stick

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
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.
Epistemonikos ID: 87ffbce4ac0dcb8b618ba10bec8b4f879348a2eb
First added on: Oct 24, 2026