Comparison Between Turquoise and Blue Light in Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice Using Light Emission Diodes

Uncomplicated Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia Clinical Trial

Official title: Comparison Between Turquoise and Blue Light in Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice Using Light Emission Diodes

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The optimal wavelength for phototherapy for neonatal jaundice remains to be clarified by clinical studies. Previous iv vivo studies have shown that turquoise light at wavelength about 490 nm is more efficacious than blue light at wavelength 460 nm, which is the golden standard in phototherapy treatment today. Though, previous studies used light tubes, today we use light emitting diodes (LED'S).

The overall aim of this study was therefore to compare the efficacy of turquoise LED's versus blue LED's for decreasing total serum bilirubin in neonates with gestational age > 33 weeks and uncomplicated hyperbilirubinemia.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hyperbilirubinemia
• Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
• Jaundice, Neonatal
• Uncomplicated Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

• NCT number: NCT02154165
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Aarhus
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2013
• Completion date: December 2013