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ShotBlocker and Warm Gel Pack During Neonatal Heel Prick (HEAL)
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
This study evaluated the effects of ShotBlocker and a warm gel pack on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters during heel prick testing in healthy term newborns. A three-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted at a city hospital between October 2025 and May 2026. Newborns were randomly assigned to the ShotBlocker group, warm gel pack group, or routine care group. Pain was assessed using the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS), and comfort was assessed using the Neonatal Comfort Behavior Scale (NCBS). Heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and heel temperature were also measured before and after the procedure. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these non-pharmacological interventions during routine heel prick testing.
Official title: Effects of ShotBlocker and Warm Gel Pack During Heel Prick Testing on Pain, Comfort, and Physiological Parameters in Healthy Term Newborns: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Days - 1 Month
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
147
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2026-07-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
ShotBlocker
The ShotBlocker device was applied at the heel puncture site during routine heel prick testing. The device was positioned immediately before the procedure and remained in place during blood collection.
Warm Gel Pack
A single-use warm gel pack was applied to the heel before routine heel prick testing. The heel temperature was maintained between 38°C and 40°C before blood sampling
Locations (1)
Kocaeli City Hospital
Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey (Türkiye)