Overview

The Influence of Skin-to-skin Contact on Cortical Activity During Painful Procedures on Preterm Infants in the NICU

Status:
Unknown status

Trial end date:
2021-03-31

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Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of SSC compared to sucrose on pain induced activity in the preterm infant brain using: a) series of low intensity experimental stimuli (PinPrick);and b) medically required heel lance. Secondary objectives include determining: a) differences between behavioral pain response and pain response during heel lance; and b) rate of adverse events across groups.

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

IWK Health Centre

Collaborator:

Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation