Magnetic noninvasive acupuncture for infant comfort (MAGNIFIC) - a single-blinded randomised controlled pilot trial.

Kerry L ChenKwee Bee LindreaIm Quah-SmithGeorg Marcus SchmölzerMary DalyTimothy SchindlerJu Lee Oei

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2017)

This pilot study shows that auricular MA is feasible in neonates and may reduce PIPP scores during heel pricks. Further study is required to determine the impact of MA on other painful or stressful conditions and on neurodevelopment.

Keyphrases

study protocol
randomized controlled trial
low birth weight
mass spectrometry
high resolution
preterm infants
double blind