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Grandma’s remedy put to the test: heat eases infant colic?

NCT ID NCT07435948

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

0 to 12 weeks

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Infants diagnosed with infantile colic. Aged 0-12 weeks. Born at term (37-42 weeks gestational age). Birth weight between 2500-4500 grams. Exclusion Criteria: Premature birth (less than 37 weeks). Presence of any chronic disease or gastrointestinal anomaly. Lactose intolerance or cow's milk protein allergy. Infants who had taken medication in the previous 24 hours.

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Conditions

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Colic

As listed by the trial registrant

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Infantile colics

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Child Diseases Annex Building, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Zeyti̇nburnu, 34020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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