The Effect of Total Body Massage on Neonatal Jaundice in Preterm Neonates (NCT07106164) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Total Body Massage on Neonatal Jaundice in Preterm Neonates
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2023-06-01
Plain-language summary
Different methods are subscribed for the lowering of the bilirubin level, the most important of which are: exchange transfusion, phototherapy and using pharmacological agents. However, the remedial practice that has become most common for curing hyperbilirubinemia is phototherapy, has several side-effects. Thus there is constant research going on to find a substitute for phototherapy or to lessen its duration such as total body massage.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Hour – 30 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Preterm neonates from 32 to 36 wks gestational age.
* Hyperbilirubinemia needing phototherapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Serious congenital malformation.
* Fetal hydrops.
* Hemolytic jaundice.
* Confirmed intrauterine infection (toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, syphilis and herpes).
* Bilirubin level near exchange transfusion level.
* Any skeletal abnormality or joint affection.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
stool motions per day
Timeframe: baseline and daily throughout study completion, an average of 3 months
2
bilirubin level
Timeframe: baseline and throughout study completion, an average of 3 month