$10 ruler could save newborns from brain damage

NCT ID NCT06687746

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests a simple, $10 plastic ruler called the bili-ruler to see if it can accurately detect jaundice in newborns. Jaundice affects most babies and, if severe, can cause brain damage. The bili-ruler is compared to standard screening methods in 5,400 newborns across multiple countries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aga Khan University

    Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan

  • Christian Medical College (CMC)

    Vellore, India, India

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute - Center for Global Health Research

    Kisumu, Kenya, Kenya

  • Kintampo Health Research Centre

    Kintampo, Ghana, Ghana

  • Society for Applied Studies (SAS)

    Hodal, India, India

  • University of North Carolina - Global Projects Zambia

    Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia

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