U.S., Sept. 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07828795) titled 'Crochet Octopus in Reducing Procedural Pain During Heel Lance in Preterm Neonates' on Sept. 11.
Brief Summary: Neonates, particularly those hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), are subjected to numerous painful procedures essential for their diagnosis and monitoring. Heel lance, performed for routine blood sampling, stands as one of the most frequently encountered painful experiences for these vulnerable infants, as robust neurobiological evidence confirms that even preterm infants possess the anatomical and functional capacity to perceive pain, manifesting measurable physiological, hormonal, and behavioral respon...