Acupressure for newborn jaundice
This study tests whether acupressure (a gentle touch therapy on specific points of the body) can help lower bilirubin levels in newborns with jaundice. It may provide a natural way to treat jaundice while your baby is in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be at least 38 weeks at birth (full term).
- Your baby has been diagnosed with jaundice and has high bilirubin levels.
- Your baby is staying in the neonatal unit for at least one day.
- Your baby weighed at least 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) at birth.
- You (the parent) must give written permission for your baby to join the study.
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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