New app could spot jaundice in newborns with a simple eye photo
NCT ID NCT06963450
First seen Jan 04, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app called neoSCB that screens newborns for jaundice by taking a photo of the baby's eye. Jaundice affects about 60% of newborns and can cause serious brain damage if untreated, but current visual checks are often inaccurate. The app aims to provide a low-cost, non-invasive way to decide if a blood test is needed. Researchers will compare the app's results with standard blood tests in 405 newborns.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
smartphone app (neoSCB) for jaundice screening
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could provide a low-cost, non-invasive way to screen newborns for jaundice, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and blood tests.
What could go wrong
This is a validation study with 405 babies, so results may not apply to all settings. The app's accuracy depends on lighting and phone camera quality, and it is not a replacement for medical diagnosis.
Conditions
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