Foot Reflexology and Massage for Jaundiced Newborns
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle foot reflexology and massage can help newborns with jaundice (high bilirubin levels in the blood) recover faster during light therapy treatment. Jaundice is common in newborns and is usually treated with special lights; this trial explores whether touch therapy might improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between 2 and 10 days old
- Your baby was born at 34–41 weeks of pregnancy (full or near-full term)
- Your baby weighs 2500 grams (about 5.5 pounds) or more at birth
- Your baby has jaundice with a bilirubin level between 12 and 28 mg/dL (confirmed by blood test)
- Your baby is not on a breathing machine and does not have a feeding tube
- Your baby has no other health problems, birth defects, or skin 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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