Effect of magnetic auricular acupuncture on pain during ophthalmic examination of the newborn: a multicenter, triple-blinded, randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Newborn eye examination is a painful procedure. Untreated pain experiences in infants have both short-term and long-term consequences, and pain control is essential. Unfortunately, non-pharmacological pain strategies are usually ineffective for complex and protracted procedures, whereas many pharmacologic agents have adverse effects. Magnetic auricular acupuncture (MAA) is a new method of pain relief that is potentially safe and effective. The objective of this study was to conduct a large definitive triple blinded randomized controlled trial of MAA for reducing pain in neonates undergoing ophthalmic examination. The trial was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ID number ChiCTR1900027474) on November 14, 2019.

Methods

This was a multi-center rand

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature