CompletedPhase 1

Study of the Need for Temperature Probe Covers for Newborn Babies on Radiant Warmers

United States11 participantsStarted 2003-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the need for reflective heat shield covers over the temperature probes applied to the skin of newborn babies who are being nursed under a radiant warmer.

Who can participate

Age range1 Week

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stable newborn infants greater than 1000g birth weight * On room air or on CPAP in 21% oxygen * Being nursed under radiant warmer Exclusion Criteria: * Major congenital anomalies * Significant dermatological pathology or abnormalities * Documented or suspected sepsis

What they're measuring

The effect of the use of the reflective heat shield on the measured skin temperature of the baby

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00312065

SponsorMaimonides Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-04

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