Comparison of Minimal Effective Dose of Sucrose for Pain Relief in Neonates After Minor Procedure

Type of Study: Randomized Controlled Trial Aim: To compare the effectiveness of two doses of sucrose solution for pain relief in neonates after minor procedures. Participants' Tasks: Receive either 0.2 ml or 0.5 ml of sucrose solution. Undergo minor procedures. Pain intensity assessment using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP). Comparison Groups: Researchers compared the effects of administering 0.2 ml and 0.5 ml doses of sucrose solution on post-procedural pain in neonates.

This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, from March 2023 to February 2024. It aims to compare the effectiveness of two different doses of sucrose solution (0.2 ml versus 0.5 ml) for pain relief in neonates after minor procedures. Objective: To compare the outcome of 0.2 ml versus 0.5 ml sucrose solution for pain relief in neonates after minor procedures. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Study Place and Duration: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, March 2023 to February 2024. Participants and Methods: Total of 148 neonates enrolled who underwent minor procedures and were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Randomly divided into two groups: Group I: Administered 0.2 ml of sucrose solution Group II: Administered 0.5 ml of sucrose solution Pain intensity measured using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP). Data analyzed using SPSS version 25.0.