Massage for infant colic, sleep, and development
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle massage technique can help babies with colic sleep better and develop well. It may be a safe, drug-free option for your baby's discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby was born full-term (between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy).
- Your baby is between 1 and 3 months old now.
- Your baby weighed between 5.5 and 10 pounds at birth.
- Your baby has been diagnosed with colic but has no other health problems and hasn't started any colic treatment yet.
- Your baby is growing and developing normally for their age.
- You and your partner have at least a primary school education and can speak and write in Turkish.
- You agree to be in the study and can give your informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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