Gentle touch: acupressure tested for newborn jaundice

NCT ID NCT07409194

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether gentle acupressure on specific points can lower bilirubin levels in full-term newborns with jaundice. Sixty babies will be randomly assigned to receive acupressure or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive technique can help reduce jaundice severity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

acupressure

What this could lead to

If it works, acupressure could become a simple, drug-free way to help manage newborn jaundice alongside standard care.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early trial with only 60 babies. The effect may be small or not work at all, and results may not apply to all newborns.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperbilirubinemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University

    Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)