Effect of Vimala Massage Versus Hydrotherapy on the Clinical Outcomes of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Launched by KAFRELSHEIKH UNIVERSITY · Sep 10, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two different treatments—Vimala massage and hydrotherapy—can help newborns with jaundice, which is a common condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood. The study aims to see which method works better in improving the health of these babies.

To participate, babies need to be full-term (born between 37 to 42 weeks), weigh at least 1500 grams, and have a good health score at birth. They should also be experiencing physiological jaundice and will receive light therapy during the study. However, babies with serious health issues, like heart problems or skin disorders, cannot join. Families can expect their infants to receive either the Vimala massage or hydrotherapy while being monitored for their health. This research is currently recruiting participants and is important for finding the best ways to treat neonatal jaundice effectively.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • full-term neonates aged 37- 42 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of ≥1500 g and a five-minute Apgar score of seven or above. Furthermore, the newborn with physiological jaundice will be admitted for phototherapy from the first to the tenth day, and the infant's vital signs will remain normal
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • major congenital malformations, intestinal obstruction, congenital heart disease, sepsis, neonates with a disease that disrupts skin integrity (epidermolysis bullosa, ichthyosis, collodion baby).