METHODS	As part of a larger randomized controlled trial ( RCT ) to examine the efficacy and safety of sucrose during heel lance , 190 neonates were stratified by GA : ( a ) 27 to 316/7 weeks ( group 1 ; n = 63 ) , ( b ) 32 to 356/7 weeks ( group 2 ; n = 63 ) , and ( c ) > 36 weeks ( group 3 ; n = 64 ) .\