Foot Reflexology for Newborns With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle foot massage (reflexology) can help newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen during birth. The babies will receive this treatment alongside their standard cooling therapy, and researchers will look at whether it improves their health and well-being.
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Who can take part
- Your baby has been diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (lack of oxygen to the brain around birth)
- Your baby is currently receiving cooling therapy (therapeutic hypothermia) as treatment
- Your baby's heart rate and blood pressure are stable
- Your baby does not have major birth defects
- Your baby's skin on the feet is healthy and unbroken
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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