Kitchen foil vs bed sheet: which boosts jaundice treatment best?
NCT ID NCT07266246
First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding reflective materials like aluminum foil or white cloth around babies during light therapy for jaundice helps lower bilirubin faster. 81 newborns with mild jaundice were randomly assigned to standard therapy, therapy with white cloth reflectors, or therapy with aluminum foil reflectors. The goal was to see which method shortens treatment time and reduces side effects.
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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