Baby belly rubs tested as jaundice prevention
NCT ID NCT05282394
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether gently massaging a newborn's belly can help prevent jaundice, a common condition that causes yellowing of the skin. Researchers at UC Davis will enroll 30 healthy newborns and ask some parents to perform the massage. The main goal is to see if parents find the massage acceptable and if a larger study is possible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- abdominal massage
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help prevent newborn jaundice.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (30 babies) testing only whether parents will do the massage and if it's feasible to study. It is not designed to prove the massage prevents jaundice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California-Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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