Taping for belly button hernia in babies
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether taping a baby's belly button can help fix an umbilical hernia (a bulge near the navel). It’s a simple, non-surgical approach that might avoid the need for surgery later.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Baby must be between 1 and 3 months old (or born early, at least 4 weeks old and past a certain corrected age).
- The belly button must have a visible bulge that sticks out above the belly surface.
- The belly button must be fully healed, dry, and free from any extra tissue or granuloma.
- Baby cannot have certain skin conditions (like epidermolysis bullosa) that could be harmed by tape.
- Baby cannot have had prior abdominal surgery (like for gastroschisis) or have a stoma (bag opening).
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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