Simple cover and massage may speed up jaundice treatment in newborns

NCT ID NCT06209489

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether covering the incubator with a white cover and giving baby massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels and shorten treatment time in newborns with jaundice. Researchers studied 60 full-term babies receiving phototherapy. The goal was to see if these simple, non-invasive additions could improve outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

white cover and baby massage

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple, low-cost approach could help newborns with jaundice recover faster and reduce the time they need phototherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 60 babies, so results may not apply to all newborns. The interventions are supportive and not a replacement for standard medical care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperbilirubinemia Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal Jaundice, Neonatal transient familial neonatal hyperbilirubinemia white piedra

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)