Simple cover and massage may speed up jaundice treatment in newborns
NCT ID NCT06921330
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a white cover over the incubator and giving gentle massage during phototherapy can lower bilirubin levels faster in newborns with jaundice caused by ABO incompatibility. Sixty full-term babies were included. The goal was to see if these simple additions could shorten the time babies need to spend under phototherapy lights.
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Active substance
white cover and baby massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost approach could shorten phototherapy time for newborns with jaundice due to ABO incompatibility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (60 babies) without a control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is supportive, not a replacement for standard phototherapy.
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Karabük Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Karabük, Karabük Province, 78020, Turkey (Türkiye)