Neonatal Pain Management and Pain Monitoring Using New Methods

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled study with crossover design is to examine the effectiveness of mother-driven interventions, skin-to-skin contact (SSC) and recorded mother's heartbeats as sound and vibration (MHB), compared to oral glucose in relieving neonatal acute pain related to heel lance as a painful procedure. The effectiveness of interventions will be assessed using validated pain scales (PIPP-R and NIAPAS), changes in sensory cortex activation (near-infrared spectroscopy, NIRS) and changes in physiological indicators (oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory rate). The secondary objectives will include evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in relation to infant recovery and evaluating the use of NIRS monitoring in relation to neonatal pain assessment scales.

Timeline

Start

2023-05-02

Primary completion

2024-05-31

Completion

2024-12-31

Publications

• Palomaa AK, Talus E, Keskitalo-Leskinen S, Polkki T. Mothers' Views and Experiences of Digital Maternal Presence Intervention and Skin-to-Skin Contact for Neonatal Pain Relief: A Qualitative Study. Nurs Open. 2026 May;13(5):e70577. doi: 10.1002/nop2.70577.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.