A $10 plastic ruler could save newborns from brain damage
NCT ID NCT06687746
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study evaluates a simple, low-cost plastic ruler called the bili-ruler for screening jaundice in newborns. Jaundice affects most babies and can cause brain damage if severe. The study will compare the bili-ruler to standard screening methods in 5,400 newborns across multiple countries to see if it can accurately identify at-risk infants.
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Locations
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan
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Christian Medical College (CMC)
Vellore, India, India
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Kenya Medical Research Institute - Center for Global Health Research
Kisumu, Kenya, Kenya
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Kintampo Health Research Centre
Kintampo, Ghana, Ghana
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Society for Applied Studies (SAS)
Hodal, India, India
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University of North Carolina - Global Projects Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia
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