Taping baby bellies: a simple fix for umbilical hernias?
NCT ID NCT07735260
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Umbilical hernias are common in infants and often close on their own by school age. This trial tests whether taping the hernia — applying medical tape to keep the belly button from protruding — can make it disappear more quickly. Researchers will randomly assign babies aged 1 to 3 months with a visible hernia to either taping or standard observation, then check closure rates at 6 and 12 months. The study also looks at parent quality of life and any complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- taping of the umbilical hernia
- What this could lead to
- If taping works, it could offer a simple, non-surgical way to speed up hernia closure in infants, potentially reducing the need for surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. Taping may not speed up closure, and the hernia might still require surgery. Skin irritation from the tape is a possible risk.
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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 Children's Hospital of Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
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