CompletedPhase 3

Randomized, Controlled Trial of Kangaroo Mother Care in Increasing the Rate of Weight Gain Among Neonates

Philippines52 participantsStarted 2011-09

Plain-language summary

A randomized, controlled trial of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) to determine the effectiveness in increasing the rate of weight gain among low birth weight neonates.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 28 Days

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * birth weight \<1500 grams and stable neonates (no dependency on oxygen and /or intravenous fluid, ability (at least partial) to feed) with stable vital signs for the past 24 hours (normal temperature (36.5-37.5 °C), * normal heart rate (120-160 bpm), normal blood pressure per age * no apnea * no intravenous lines or with well-secured peripheral line * no sepsis * no emerging signs of sepsis * on IV antibiotic therapy but clinically stable * can require photo therapy but with stable and not rising total serum bilirubin (TSB) level or TSB is not in high risk zone. Exclusion Criteria: * neonates with chromosomal and life threatening congenital anomalies, who were severally ill * whose mothers are critically ill and whose mothers were unable to comply with the follow up schedule.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Low Birth Weight

Timeframe: 3 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02085382

SponsorUniversity of the Philippines

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Low Birth Weight Among Neonates trials

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day – 28 Days

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.