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Reduction of physiological jaundice in term babies with the help of baby massage

Effectiveness of baby massage on Physiological Jaundice among neonates with phototherapy in a selected hospital, Mangaluru.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/01/007716
Enrollment
40
Registered
2017-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Infant with physiological jaundice

Interventions

Intervention1: Special Baby Massage: In this study it refers to the application of coconut oil on the palm of the investigator & massaging the neonate, in a smooth, gentle, stroking manner starting fr

Sponsors

Ms Mini O A
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy term neonates whose bilirubin level is more than 5mg/dl Neonates with the onset of jaundice after 24 hours & before 7th day of birth. Neonates born with 37 weeks of gestation & above Neonates birth weight is more than 2000grams Neonates with APGAR of 8-10 after 5minutes of birth Neonates receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre term neonates. Rh & ABO incompatibility Major congenital anomalies & infections Hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange blood transfusion Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of Bilirubin leve Reduced Hospital stay Reduced financialTimepoint: 3 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
constraints on the parents Increased maternal bondingTimepoint: 4days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMrs Bridget D Silva

Father Muller College Nursing

shaline_1975@rediffmail.com9481765777

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026