Grandma’s remedy put to the test: heat eases infant colic?
NCT ID NCT07435948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying gentle heat—via a warm towel or a cherry pit pillow—to a baby's belly could reduce colic symptoms. Researchers compared these methods to standard care in 75 infants under 3 months old. They tracked crying, sleeping, and feeding patterns to see if heat offered any relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- thermal heat application (cherry pit pillow or warm towel)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could give parents a simple, non-drug way to soothe colicky babies at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 75 infants. Results may not apply to all babies, and heat must be used carefully to avoid burns.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Child Diseases Annex Building, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Zeyti̇nburnu, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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