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A study of evaluating the effect of oil massage in reducing the need for phototherapy in stable preterm babies admitted in the NICU.

A Randomized controlled study of evaluating the effect of oil massage in reducing the need for phototherapy in stable preterm babies admitted in the NICU. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083365
Enrollment
84
Registered
2025-03-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P84- Other problems with newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: Virgin coconut Oil massage: Virgin coconut oil massage for 10 minutes per session, twice a day for first 7 days of life. It will be in accordance with international guidelines. If photo

Sponsors

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College Pune
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Stable preterm neonates with gestation less than 34 weeks, in first week of life

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Joint dislocation, Shock

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in duration of phototherapyTimepoint: 7 days of life—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Stool frequencyTimepoint: 7 days of life;weight gainTimepoint: 7 days of life;Average Transcutaneous bilirubin levelsTimepoint: 7 days of life—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nandini Malshe

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune

malshenandini@gmail.com9822850716

Outcome results

None listed

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