Neonatal jaundice, Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Infants will be divided into 2 groups using block randomization. In the first group, infants will be given barley flour gel and will undergo phototherapy. In this g
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Days to 11 Days
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Babies aged 37-42 weeks gestation Birth weight 2.5-4 kg Total bilirubin level 14-20 mg/dl Their jaundice began after the second day of life. They are hospitalized.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with conjugated hyperbilirubinemia Phototherapy or blood exchange for the previous child Blood type incompatibility between mother and baby Any apparent abnormality on physical examination Hematocrit level above 65% or hemoglobin level above 20 Abnormal blood tests indicating pathological jaundice or an underlying condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determining the effect of topical oat flour gel on the bilirubin level in newborns' blood before and after intervention. Timepoint: Total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels will be measured at the beginning of the study and 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after admission. Method of measurement: A venous blood sample will be collected from the neonate’s peripheral vein.Total and direct bilirubin levels will be measured using an automated biochemical analyzer (e.g., BT-3000 or equivalent) in the hospital laboratory. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFereshteh Golfakhr Abadi
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed