Kangaroo care for pain relief during newborn jaundice light therapy
Part of Genetic & congenital, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether holding your baby skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) during light therapy for jaundice can help reduce their pain and discomfort. It aims to see if this simple comfort measure is beneficial.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between 2 and 7 days old
- Your baby was born at full term (around 38-41 weeks)
- Your baby has jaundice that needs light therapy
- You are willing and able to hold your baby skin-to-skin
- Your baby has no other major health 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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