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Investigating the effect of topical massage of turpentine oil around the navel of infants on improvement of infantile colic

Investigating the effect of topical massage of Pistacia atlantica oil around the umbilical area of 2 to 8 weeks infants, on improvement of infantile colic

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240317061320N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-04-05
Start date
2024-04-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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Conditions

Infantile colic.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group is given 30 cc of turpentine oil (in a container equipped with a dropper) 3 times a day using 3 to 5 drops of turpentine oil on the baby's stomach for 5

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Days to 2 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Infant with infantile colic according to ROME 4criteria Infant with age from 2 to 8 weeks Infant with term gestational age (more than 37 weeks GA) Infant with birth weight greater than 2500gr and less than 4000gr

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Growth disorders (based on growth curve) Major medical disease(genetic diorders, immunodeficiency, ...) Presence of skin lesions in local drug use areas Infantile reflux

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The hours of crying and restlessness, as well as the hours of infant's sleep and the frequency of infant crying episodes. Timepoint: Days 0, 7 and 14 after starting the topical use of turpentine oil. Method of measurement: A questionnaire given to parents who record the hours of restlessness and sleep and the number of times the infant cries.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The score of worry and anxiety of mothers, the score of quality of life and the score of satisfaction with having children. Timepoint: This item is not measured. Method of measurement: This item is not measured.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNahid jafari

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

nahidjafari@zums.ac.ir+98 24 3374 0922

Outcome results

None listed

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