Parents track newborn jaundice at home in massive study
NCT ID NCT06645158
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed observational study involved over 220,000 healthy newborns across China. Parents used a handheld device to measure jaundice levels by shining light through the skin from birth to 30 days old. The goal was to create a standard chart of normal bilirubin levels to help identify babies at risk for severe jaundice early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple home monitoring chart that helps parents and doctors spot dangerous jaundice early in newborns.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data and does not test any drug or intervention, so it cannot directly improve health.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center,
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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