U.S., May 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07610811) titled 'Foot Reflexology and Massage in Neonates Receiving Phototherapy' on May 08.
Brief Summary: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common condition in newborns and is frequently treated with phototherapy. In addition to standard treatment, non-pharmacological interventions such as massage and foot reflexology may help reduce bilirubin levels and improve physiological stability and stress in newborns.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology and body massage on total serum bilirubin levels, physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature), and stress le...