Impact of Leg and Heel Massage on Pain and Vital Signs During Heel Blood Collection in Newborns Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of leg and heel massage on newborns pain during heel blood collection and on their physiological parameters like heart rate and oxygen saturation. The study compares babies receiving the massage to those receiving routine care, aiming to see if massage can reduce pain scores and improve vital signs during the procedure. This randomized controlled study involves newborns aged 2 to 28 days with stable vital signs and no contraindications for massage. The study divides participants into two groups one receives leg and heel massage immediately before the heel blood collection, with each leg and heel massaged for three minutes, while the other group receives routine care without massage. The heel blood collection is performed by the same pediatric nurse for all infants to ensure consistency. Random assignment to groups is done through a web-based system upon hospital arrival. Participants will have their pain assessed using the Newborn Infants Pain Scale, along with heart rate and oxygen saturation measurements taken five minutes before, during the first minute, and five minutes after the heel prick procedure. These measurements help researchers compare the effects of massage versus routine care. The study will last about nine months, with data collection focused on pain scores and physiological responses during the heel blood collection process.

Effect of Leg and Heel Massage on Pain During Heel Blood Collection Newborns