Can a gentle tummy rub lower newborn jaundice?
NCT ID NCT07747220
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether gentle abdominal massage can help healthy full-term newborns with jaundice clear bilirubin faster. Half the babies will receive routine care plus twice-daily massage for 10-15 minutes, while the other half gets routine care alone. Researchers will compare bilirubin levels, bowel movements, and the need for phototherapy to see if this simple, drug-free approach makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Infant abdominal massage
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, drug-free technique could reduce the need for phototherapy and shorten hospital stays for newborns with jaundice.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not show a clear benefit. The massage is gentle, but any intervention in newborns carries some risk of discomfort or adverse events.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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1650 Taiwan Boulevard Sect. 4
Taichung, Taiwan, 407219, Taiwan
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