The Effect of Acupressure on Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07409194) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Acupressure on Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-05-05
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted to evaluate the effect of acupressure application on hyperbilirubinemia in newborns. The study examined the effect of regular acupressure applications to specific points on serum bilirubin levels in newborns at risk of developing physiological jaundice in the first days of life. By comparing bilirubin levels between the experimental and control groups, the potential benefits of acupressure in reducing the severity of jaundice and supporting bilirubin metabolism were investigated. The findings suggest that acupressure can be used as a complementary method in neonatal care.
Who can participate
Age range
38 Weeks – 42 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Gestational age ≥38 weeks
* Diagnosed with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
* Hospitalized in the neonatal unit for at least 24 hours
* Birth weight ≥2500 g
* Written informed consent obtained from parents
Exclusion Criteria:
* Preterm newborns
* Congenital metabolic disease or congenital anomalies
* Hemodynamically unstable newborns
* Newborns whose parents did not provide consent
* Newborns with any condition preventing acupressure application
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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