To know the effect of head covering in phototherapy induced hypocalcaemia in term babies with jaundice

Effect of head covering on phototherapy induced hypocalcemia in term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia-Randomized controlled trial - Clinical trials registry india

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067046

Enrollment

160

Registered

2024-05-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: P599- Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Stockinette cap: Effect of head covering with stockinette cap on phototherapy induced hypocalcemia in terms neonates with jaundice will be compared with the babies without head covering

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All terms neonates with hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preterm Low birth weight Infant of Diabetic mother Asphyxia Respiratory distress in newborns Pathological Jaundice Hypocalcemia before phototherapy

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Head covering will be effective in reducing phototherapy induced hypocalcemia in term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia which can be followed in our NICU.Timepoint: At 12,24,48,72 hours of life	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study will help to evaluate the effect of head covering in reducing phototherapy-induced hypocalcemia in term neonates with hyperbilirubinemia.Timepoint: At 12,24,48,72 hours of life	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactThumjaa

Aarupadai veedu medical College and hospital

thumjaa.annamalai@avmc.edu.in9841573725

Outcome results

None listed

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