CompletedPhase 4

Evaluate the Use of Plastic Bags in Preventing and Treating Hypothermia in Neonates

Zambia106 participantsStarted 2011-08

Plain-language summary

The overall hypothesis is that placing infants 1000-2500 grams in plastic bags when compared to routine care will reduce the risk of hypothermia (\< 36.5 degrees C) without increasing hyperthermia (\> 37.5 degrees C).

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Estimated gestational age 26-36.6 weeks or expected birth weight 1000-2500 grams. * Delivery in the hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Abdominal wall defect or myelomeningocele. * Major congenital anomaly. * Blistering skin disorder.

What they're measuring

Axillary temperature 36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius

Timeframe: 1-4 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01403623

SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-03

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