Using a skin color scale at home to spot newborn jaundice early
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether having families use a skin color chart at home helps spot jaundice early and supports better breastfeeding. If your newborn is healthy and full-term, you may be able to join and get extra guidance.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 36 and 42 weeks of pregnancy (full-term or close to it).
- Your baby weighed at least 2500 grams (about 5.5 pounds) at birth.
- Your baby was a singleton (not twins, triplets, etc.).
- At least one parent can read and write.
- Your baby has been healthy without needing intensive care or having major medical conditions.
- Your family agrees to participate and signs a consent form.
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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