Baby massage may boost jaundice treatment, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07610811

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

Summary

This study looks at whether foot reflexology and body massage can help newborns with jaundice who are already receiving light therapy (phototherapy). Researchers will measure bilirubin levels, heart rate, breathing, and stress in 105 babies. The goal is to see if these gentle, drug-free techniques can improve treatment outcomes and comfort.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperbilirubinemia Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal transient familial neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Kuşadası State Hospital

    Aydin, Kuşadası, 09400, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••