Melatonin may soothe fussy newborns, new study suggests
Symptom relief
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This study tests whether melatonin can reduce excessive crying in newborns (infant colic). 165 healthy babies who cry more than 3 hours a day will receive either melatonin or a placebo (multivitamin drops) for up to 28 days. Researchers will compare crying times between the two g…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Al-Hadba university • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:36 UTC