Massage, Tub Bathing, and Sponge Bathing Effects on Neonatal Bilirubin and Comfort

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia; Newborn Care Phototherapy

• Registration Number: NCT07084987
• Lead Sponsor: Uludag University

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of massage, tub bathing, and sponge bathing on bilirubin levels, skin integrity, neonatal comfort, and physiological parameters in term newborns undergoing phototherapy

Detailed Description

Term newborns undergoing phototherapy in the neonatal intensive care unit will be randomized into four groups: massage, sponge bath, tub bath, and control. Pre-intervention assessments include vital signs, skin moisture, bilirubin levels, the Neonatal Comfort Behavior Scale, and the Skin Condition Assessment Scale. Post-intervention assessments are conducted at multiple time points. The study investigates whether massage and bathing interventions can improve comfort, maintain skin integrity, and reduce bilirubin levels more effectively than standard care.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-01-01
• Study Completion: 2024-08-01
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion newborns (>37 weeks gestation)

• Receiving phototherapy
• Stable vital signs
• Parental consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Congenital anomalies
• Severe infections or sepsis
• Parental refusal

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Serum Bilirubin Levels	Baseline, 6 hours, 24 hours after intervention	Measured in mg/dL using standard laboratory testing

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bandırma Education and Research Hospital; 🇹🇷 Bandırma, Balikesi̇r, Turkey