The Use of Coconut Oil for the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis in the NICU Population (NCT02614248) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Use of Coconut Oil for the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Dermatitis in the NICU Population
United States149 participantsStarted 2016-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of the use of coconut oil for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis among NICU babies at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Hours – 2 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Babies admitted to the Genesis NICU
. Anticipated stay in the NICU is ≥ 48 hours
. Babies wearing diapers 24 hours a day
. Parent willing to sign informed consent for the study
. Parent willing to use the test products in the diaper area during the trial
. Parent willing to not change the type or brand of diaper and wipes during the study
. Parent willing to refrain from changing any other products whose use may have an effect of their baby's skin condition during the trial
Exclusion criteria
. Babies with a gestational age \<30 weeks
. Babies with major congenital malformations
. Active dermatological conditions other than diaper dermatitis that may affect trial results
. Known sensitivity to ingredients in trial products
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
1
The Number of Days Free From Diaper Dermatitis
Timeframe: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks
2
The Number of Patients Experiencing Adverse Events
Timeframe: Once, at hospital discharge, an average of 2 weeks