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Effect of head covering on reduced serum calcium level in term neonates receiving phototherapy for neonatal jaundice- A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of head covering on hypocalcemia in term neonates receiving phototherapy for neonatal jaundice- A Randomized Controlled Trial - -

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/045328
Enrollment
88
Registered
2022-09-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P599- Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Head covering with white cap during phototherapy: Term neonates will receive head covering with white cap during phototherapy till the completion along with routine care which includes

Sponsors

INTRAMURAL FUND
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Term Neonates in NICU receiving phototherapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neonates with major congenital anomalies, Neonates of mother with diabetic mellitus, Neonates documented hypocalcemia prior to start of phototherapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the effect of head covering on hypocalcemia among neonates receiving phototherapyTimepoint: 48 hours—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the duration of phototherapy between the two groupsTimepoint: 48 hours;To identify the association of hypocalcemia with clinical characteristics of neonatesTimepoint: 48hours—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr P Vetriselvi

College of Nursing, JIPMER , Puducherry.

vetriselvijipmer1967@gmail.com9894459434

Outcome results

None listed

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