Melatonin for excessive crying in newborns
This trial tests if melatonin can help reduce excessive crying in otherwise healthy newborns. It may offer a safe option for babies who cry for more than 3 hours a day on more than 3 days a week.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is a newborn (neonate).
- Your baby cries for more than 3 hours a day on more than 3 days a week.
- Your baby is otherwise healthy, without any known medical problems.
- Your baby has no major birth complications, neurological issues, or other medical conditions.
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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