CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Thermal Heat Application on Colic in Infants

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of thermal heat applications-specifically cherry pit pillows and warm towels-on reducing colic symptoms in infants aged 0-3 months. The study compares infants receiving these non-pharmacological thermal interventions with a control group receiving routine care, measuring outcomes such as colic severity, crying duration, feeding, and sleep patterns.

Who can participate

Age range0 Weeks – 12 Weeks

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Infants diagnosed with infantile colic. Aged 0-12 weeks. Born at term (37-42 weeks gestational age). Birth weight between 2500-4500 grams. Exclusion Criteria: Premature birth (less than 37 weeks). Presence of any chronic disease or gastrointestinal anomaly. Lactose intolerance or cow's milk protein allergy. Infants who had taken medication in the previous 24 hours.

What they're measuring

Change in Daily Crying and Sleep Durations

Timeframe: Daily for 2 weeks

Change in Infant Colic Scale (ICS) Scores

Timeframe: From baseline (pre-test) to 2 weeks (post-test)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07435948

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-15

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