Effect of oral zinc on hyperbilirubinemia on LBW premature neonates admitted in NIC

Phase 2

• Conditions: Condition 1: low birth weight. Condition 2: hyperbilirubinemia.; Other low birth weight; Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery

• Registration Number: IRCT201401041162N22
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Babies who admitted to NICU of Imam Reza Hospital; birth weight 1500-2500 gm;

Exclusion Criteria

jaundice in day one; hemolysis with positive comb’s test; severely ill babies; infection and sepsis based on clinical and lab test; those with ventilator support; five minutes apgar less than 7; congenital anomalies; intolerance of feeding ; intolerance of zinc supplementation ( gastrointestinal hemorrhage and residue, suddenly getting poor general condition) ; and mothers with sing of high or low level of serum zinc

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Decreasing of serum bilirubin. Timepoint: befor intervention and 12,24,48,72 , 96 and 120 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: measurment of serum bilirubin (diazo method).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tereatment of jaundice of neonate. Timepoint: befor intervention and 24,48,72 , 96 and 120 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: decreasing of jaundice and bilirubin level in blood serum.